Artist Statement
Having spent an entire career as an air traffic controller, I wanted to express myself. I began making clay tiles and mosaics for grounding and a way to release the whimsical part of my personality.
My friend said, “Make art out the junk you have around the house.” Direct marking catalogs, also known as ‘junk mail,’ became the raw material I use in my collages.
I’ve always loved photography to capture unique dimensions of nature. I use my photographs for collages, paintings, and print making.
As for my paintings, they are primarily pet portraits for family, friends, and friends of friends. I attempt to capture the light in their eyes to honor their spirit. The colors I use are a direct reflection of the owner’s preference, making this portfolio a colorful kaleidoscope.
Linoleum printmaking is my most recent endeavor, experimenting with black and white brings art back to the basics.
When not creating, I’m with my partner cycling through the country side, hiking with our dogs in the surrounding mountains, traveling to new places, meeting new people, and eating good food.
Art History
In the late 70’s, I obtained my Associates of Arts before a detour into the world of Air Traffic Control. I worked in New York, Atlanta, and Denver Center, raised three amazing individuals and married my best friend before returning to fine art. A few workshops here and there and I was on my way.
Art Workshops
Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture With Master Dennis Nyanhongo
Chapungu Sculpture Park
Loveland, Colorado
July 22 – 26, 2008
Beth Caverner Workshop
Art Students League of Denver
Denver, Colorado
October 23 – 25, 2015
Paper Clay Workshop With Lorri Acott
Ft. Collins Museum of Discovery
Ft. Collins, Colorado
June 9, 10 & 11, 2017
Mica Clay Workshop With Kathleen Casey
Range West Gallery
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
September 2-9, 2020
‘The Spirit and the Figure’ With Debra Fritts
Abiquiu, New Mexico
April 22 – 25, 2014
Ceramic Glazes: Function, Form and Finish With Jonathan Kaplan
Art Students League of Denver
Denver, Colorado
October 27 – November 17, 2015
Pet Portrait Workshop With Pat Saunders-White
Lincoln Gallery
Loveland, Colorado
November 11, 2017
Beginning Linoleum Printmaking With Johanna Mueller
Wonderhand Studios
Greeley, Colorado
January 2021 - ongoing
‘Sculpting Animals’ With Nick Mackman
With Nick Mackman
Mapstone Studios
Lustleigh, UK
December 10, 11 & 12, 2014
Introduction to Metal Art and Steel Sculpture
Shea Studio
Aurora, Colorado
November 7 – December 5, 2015
Silk Painting With Donna Clement
Longmont Senior Center
Longmont, Colorado
December 18, 2017
Mica Clay Workshop II With Kathleen Casey
Range West Gallery
Los Cerrillos, New Mexico
April 23 – 30, 2021
Art Shows
Old Firehouse Art Center
Longmont, CO
June 19 – July 3, 2009
ArtWalk Longmont
‘All About Dogs’
Longmont, CO
May 31, 2014
Featured Artist
St. Vrain Cidery
Longmont, Colorado
May 1 – June 1, 2017
Confetti
Ecocreations 3
Muse Gallery
Longmont, CO
March 9 – April 21, 2012
Tierra, Cosecha y Arte (Land, Harvest, and Art exhibition)
Firehouse Art Center
Longmont, Colorado
July 23 – August 31, 2014
LABfeast, Safe Harbor Lab Rescue Fundraiser
City Park
Denver, CO
August 24, 2013
Left Hand Art Group Label Show and Auction
Longmont, Colorado
January 31, 2016