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 Since
age five, with my crayon drawings, I have been busy sketching and creating
memories. With art, I can be anywhere, create whatever I desire, and paint with
the gifts that have been given to me. Born in Jackson, I have studied art for over forty
years. I have always been intrigued and fascinated with Monet’s work with
Impressionism. In 2005, I discovered Plein
Air painting (the impressionist term to describe painting outdoors). I have
created numerous landscapes and reflections in the water with my pastels. For
over twenty years, I have painted large murals for homes and commercial
businesses in the Mid-Michigan area.
The
scope of my education includes an Associate’s Degree in Art from Jackson Community College, and a Bachelor’s
Degree in Studio Art from Michigan
State University.
I have also directed classes at Ella
Sharp Museum
and local schools in the Jackson
County area. When I am
not working and creating art, I run my private business, Creative Endeavors. I
use this business to teach, paint, and do custom contract work.
Juried Art Shows
Potter Center Art
Gallery: Jackson
Community College; Jackson, MI
- 15th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2005
- 16th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2006
- 17th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2007
- 18th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2008
- 19th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2009
- 20th Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2010
- 21st Annual Exhibition: Jackson County Art
Association 2011
- Reflections of Me (solo exhibit): 2006
- Monotype Madness: 2007
- Our Town: 2007
- Jackson Civic Art Plein-Air Painters: 2009
- Reflections of an Artistic Life (solo exhibit):
2011
Ella Sharp Museum (art gallery): Jackson,
MI
- Jackson Area Show Fine Arts Competition: 2004
- Jackson Civic Art Association Exhibit: 2004
- Jackson Area Show Fine Arts Competition: 2006
- Jackson Area Show Fine Arts Competition: 2007
Exhibition Gallery: Ann Arbor, MI
Baker College (Art
Gallery): Jackson, MI
- Baker College Exhibition: 2006
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