About the Artist
Concentrating on painting people and places from life, I strive to
capture a likeness, evoke a mood, and create visual harmony…
Among the many reasons I chose to move to New Mexico
from New York City, was the dramatic landscape —
the vistas, the light, the unusual geologic formations and native plants.
That fascination awakened my desire to be a fine artist, after years
spent in commercial art as a graphic designer.
As my fine art career in plein air landscape painting progressed,
my earlier figurative training in fashion illustration prompted me
to begin painting figures and portraits.
Part of my development as an artist has included study with
a number of prominent local and nationally-known artists.
Their classes and workshops provided valuable information and
contributed greatly to my continuing growth as a painter.
My involvement with art organizations, such as the Pastel Society of New Mexico, the Portrait Society of America, and Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, has also enhanced my experience, knowledge and fulfillment, both artistically and personally.
Professional Affiliations:
Pastel Society of New Mexico, Signature Member
Newsletter Editor; Website Manager; Annual National Exhibition Chairperson, 2005
Plein Air Painters of New Mexico • President, 2008; Annual Paintout Chairperson, 2006
The Artist Studio • 2007 to present
Artists ’Round Town • 2008 to present
Art Education:
College: Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City • Fashion Illustration and Advertising Design
Workshops: Lorenzo Chavez, Doug Dawson, Colleen Howe, Richard McKinley, Fred Miller, Deborah Paris,
Sheila Rieman, Sally Strand, Clive Tyler, Duane Wakeham
Collections:
City of Albuquerque, Parks Department, Open Space Division; Private Individuals
Gallery Representation:
Little Luna Gallery • 5 Firehouse Lane (2842 State Highway 14), Madrid, NM 87010
Purple Sage Galeria • 201 San Felipe NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104