EACH PIECE IS ONE OF A KIND
WHO KNOWS WHAT IS COMING NEXT. QUESTIONS?
My Artistic Journey
Until a life altering experience, my life long artistic expression had been two dimensional black and white ink drawing. The subject matter was always animals with an exacting degree of realism. There was always a plan and never any spontaneity. When forced to find a new medium to express myself, somehow clay found itself into my world.
I was stunned with the spontaneity it allowed, the changes it graciously accepted and the surprises it produced. The biggest difference in my creative experience now, is approaching my studio daily without a single preconceived idea. Freedom from an expectation is a life altering dream for an artist like me. I wedge, roll, and build shapes until the most unexpected expressions, exaggerated features and delightful results present themselves on my animals. Their whimsy is my joy.
Clay allows me to combine strength, humor, and spirit by developing animals in a unique way. It brings whimsy and unconventional color to my expression. My hope is this work inspires others to look deeper into the animal's spirit in a more meaningful way. I hope you see their joy and maybe the wink of an eye.
Memberships
Achievements
2021
Featured New Member Highlight
Blue Line Arts - CA
New Member’s Gallery
Blue Line Arts - CA
2022
Lottery for the Arts – JURIED
Selected to Contribute
Blue Line Arts - CA
2023
Spotlight Gallery
One Man Show
Record Attendance/Record Sales
Lincoln Art League - CA
2024
Lottery for the Arts – JURIED
Selected to Contribute
Blue Line Arts - CA
RFA Featured Member Highlight
Rocklin Fine Arts – CA
Lottery for the Arts – JURIED
Selected to Contribute
Blue Line Arts - CA
Spotlight Artist
The Artery
Davis, CA
Art & Gallery Shows
2021
NEW MEMBER’S GALLERY
Blue Line Arts – Roseville, CA
Sold Entry
2022
ALL FIRED UP
Art League of Lincoln - Lincoln, CANOR CAL POP UP
Carmichael, CAART BAZZAR
RECORD SALES
Blue Line Arts – Roseville, CAMEMBERSHIP MEDLEY
Blue Line Arts – Roseville, CA
Sold EntryWEST COAST BIENNIAL – Juried
Turtle Bay – Redding, CATHROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
Sold Entry
Art League of Lincoln - Lincoln, CA
ANIMAL HOUSE - Juried
Sacramento Fine Arts - Carmichael, CA
Second PlaceALL ANIMALS GREAT AND SMALL
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center – Elk Grove, CA
First PlaceWILD HEART OPEN – Juried
Honorable Mention
Cathedral City, CALIFE IN GENERAL - Juried
Auburn, CA56 NATIONAL MOTHER LOAD EXHIBITION
Placerville Arts Assoc.
Placerville, CA
2023
ALL GREAT ANIMALS BIG AND SMALL
Honorable Mention
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center – Elk Grove, CASMALL FEATS OF CLAY – Juried
People’s ChoiceArt League of Lincoln - Lincoln, CA
MEMBERSHIP MEDLEY
Blue Line Arts – Roseville, CA
Sold EntryANIMAL HOUSE – Juried
Sacramento Fine Arts - Carmichael, CA
2024
ALL ANIMALS GREAT AND SMALL
First Place
Elk Grove Fine Arts Center – Elk Grove, CANorthern California Arts NCA
Honorable Mention
Rocklin, CA
MEMBER’S SHOW
Third Place
Rancho Cordova Arts OrganizationMEMBER’S SHOW
Honorable Mention
Rocklin Fine Arts – Rocklin
Northern California Arts NCA – Rocklin, CAANIMAL HOUSE – Juried
Honerable Mention
Northern California Arts NCA – Rocklin, CA
