EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, BS Comprehensive Fine Arts Major
Craft: Today and Tomorrow Paper Workshop, Howard and Kathryn Clark
Willow Bark Basketry Workshops (4), Jennifer Heller
Pastepaper and Bookbinding Workshops (2), Carolyn Whitesel
Experience
2001–presentEditor Ashland Gallery Guide
2001–presentTutoring in drawing, ongoing
2001–02Landscape design for Steinman/Rosenthal garden
1998–presentPart time assistant at JEGA Gallery
1996–2001Landscape design and maintenance for Goodman garden
1993–2000Supplied carved antler miniatures from my workshop to order for High Country Arts, Shady Cove OR
1992–1993Responsible for all packing and shipping, quality control, some product design and assembly at High Country Arts
1986–1992Developed and maintained farm and home while working as freelance graphic illustrator and artist in Lawrenceburg KY
1987–1989Designing and building unique candles, filling mail orders and retailing at large scale art fairs for Jubilee Candles in Monterey, KY
1983–1987Interior plantscaping, design placement,regular maintenance for The Botanical Garden, Frankfort KY
1982–1987Estate gardener, J.W.Pruett Estate, landscape design, maintenance, overseeing of extensive masonry project. Frankfort, KY
1982Assistant to head gardener of colonial display gardens of historic home open to the public. Frankfort, KY
1981Assistant to head gardener on extensive grounds within renowned Standardbred farm. Lexington, KY
1980–presentFreelance illustrator and fine artist. Ashland, OR; Lawrenceburg, Frankfort, Monterey, KY
1979–1980Assisted in hanging exhibits and patron reception at Edna Carlsten Gallery on the UWSP campus
Solo Exhibitions
2000Landscapes of Italy, Studio A.B, Ashland, OR
1996Unitarian Church Gallery, Ashland, OR
1992Drawings form Life: Open to Interpretation, Capital Gallery, Frankfort, KY
1984Original Art Gallery, Frankfort, KY
1982Paul Sawyier Library Gallery, Frankfort, KY
Selected Group Exhibitions
2000Art in The Courthouse, Medford, OR
1999Art of Music, Craterian Theater, Medford, OR
ASID Showcase, Eden Prairie, MN
Small Treasures, Rogue Gallery, Medford, OR
New Works, Studio A.B, Ashland, OR
Women With Attitude, JEGA Gallery, Ashland, OR
1998Rogue Gallery and Art Center, Medford, OR
1997West Coast Women's Juried Exhibit, Helios Gallery, Ashland, OR
1994Blue Heron Gallery, Ashland, OR
1989Going to the Dogs, Kentucky Arts and Crafts Foundation, Louisville, KY
1986Made in Frankfort, Jackson Hall Gallery, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
1983All Kentucky Artist's Exhibit, Frankfort, KY
Derby Breakfast Exhibit, State Capitol, KY
Rolex International Exhibit, Lexington, KY
1982Art Works Annual Exhibition, Frankfort, KY
Awards
Purchase Award, UWSP permanent collection
Emmons Award, Student exhibition, University of WI at Stevens Poin
Two merit awards, Wisconsin Junior Academy, Stevens Point Area Senior High School
Personal
Born Milwaukee, Wisconsin Aug. 6, 1956
Interests: Art, Gardens, Wilderness, Travel, Dance, Books