Artist’s Statement

I am inspired by interpretations of beauty, vintage fashion, and the power of color relationships. I am equally interested in gesture, juxtaposed flat and volumetric forms, expressive lines, and the process of artistic mark making. My paintings combine these visual elements to explore the essence of a subject or the spirit of a moment I find multi-faceted, visually intriguing, or humorous.

Some paintings reveal themselves slowly and diligently and others find their way in quick and unexpected expression. I’m continually exploring the delicate balance between imposing structure and exposing the vulnerable spontaneity of the painting. The tension enhances the content — whether figurative or abstract —to hopefully create a connection with the viewer.

My paintings come from personal and societal influences, the joy and fear of making art, and the desire to create a spark of shared recognition. From this connection, the viewer completes the picture through the filter of experience, perspective, ideals, memories and relationships.

Mad about Citrus (self-portrait), 24” x18”, Oil on canvas, 2007, Painted after learning I had become allergic to citrus.

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Education

  • 2005 B.F.A. Painting Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR

  • 1990s Study in composition, PNCA Continuing Education, Portland, OR

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2008 Solo Exhibition, Sweetie, Seattle, WA

  • 2007 Solo Exhibition, Purdie Rogers, Seattle, WA

  • 2006 Solo Exhibition, U.S. Bank Stadium Branch, Portland, OR

Group Exhibitions

  • 2026 Buds, A. Hall Gallery, Vancouver, WA

  • 2018 PNCA Alumni Juried Exhibition, Portland, OR

  • 2017 Unlimited, PNCA Alumni Show Juried Exhibition, Portland, OR

  • 2016 The Dog Show, Sisters Art Works Entry Gallery, Sisters, OR

    • Jurist: Kathy Deggendorfer, Artist

  • 2015 The Dog Show, Sisters Art Works Entry Gallery, Sisters, OR

    • Jurist: Kathy Deggendorfer, Artist

  • 2005 B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR

  • 2005 B.F.A. Juried Show, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR

  • 2005 Room of Thoughts, 5th Avenue Suites Hotel, Portland, OR

  • 2004 Juried Exhibition, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR

    • Jurists: Sherrie Wolf, Artist and MaryAnne Defembaugh, Gallerist

  • 2004 Gala Exhibition, Swigert Commons, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland, OR

  • 2004 Together for Children Benefit Auction, Black Butte, OR

  • 2003 Together for Children Benefit Auction, Black Butte, OR

Contact

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