ARTIST STATEMENT
" Whatever one decides to work at, one eventually discovers that the endeavor demands something of the internal as well as the external self. In some respects, geometrical forms may just be shapes. However, if the task of creating each one is met by bringing my whole self into the particular moment, individual distinction naturally asserts itself each time. There are changes of space in my work. Figures occasionally occupy these various spaces.

The repeated use of symbols is my tool to express ideas and emotions. They are a way for me to represent relationships and situations metaphorically.

BIOGRAPHY

Growing up in the New York metropolitan area allowed for an early artistic imprint by way of my weekly excursions to the city’s galleries and museums. The opportunity to get up close to works to explore the colors in the brush strokes was impactful.

Painting became a central focus with my move to Seattle twenty five years ago. Working with the Seattle Women’s Caucus for Art, I served for several years as the facilitator for women artist support groups. I have also taught art to both children and adults. My work has appeared in juried shows and galleries throughout the Northwest and nationally. Among the many places that I have exhibited are: Salmagundi Club and National Arts Club in New York City; Nordic Heritage Museum; Coos Art Museum; the Washington Trade and Convention Center and Whatcom Museum. I have also had several one-person shows over the years. My work has received top awards at the national level. Some of these include Honorable Mention at the 2005 International Watermedia Show, Best of Show at the PAA National Juried Exhibition in Texas, and the Award of Excellence at the National Watermedia Exhibition in Texas. I have also received EATA’s Distinguished Service Award for the “Art as Process” show . In addition to this show, I have chaired and curated numerous shows. My work was selected for the cover of “Exhibition” magazine and I was selected as one of thirty-five artists to work at Centrum’s Irish and American artists’ residency.

My paintings are represented in over 70 private collections throughout the US and Hawaii.

Selected Juried Exhibitions
	Women Painters' Statewide Open Show, WA. 2007 ArtsWest Gallery, Two Person Show, WA 2004, 2007 NSPCA Shows: Salmagundi Club, NY 2002; Binney and Smith Gallery,PA 2006 PAA National Juried Exhibition, TX 2006 Arizona Aqueous National Watermedia Exhibition, AZ 2004; 2005; 2006 Alllied Artists of America Annual Exhibition, National Arts Club, NY 2004; 2005 International Watermedia XIV, CO 2005 PONCHO Invitational Fine Arts Auction,WA 2005 Whatcom Museum of History and Art, WA 2005 ISAP/NAPA International Exhibition: FL, WA 2003; 2004 2007 Expressions of a Lifetime National Show, KY 2004 Berozkina Gallery, Two Person Show, WA 2004 Washington State Convention Center,WA 2000; 2001 Nordic Heritage Museum, WA, 2001
Recent Awards and Publications
	2007 Tenth (ISAP) International Exhibition, "J.Richeson Award", CA 2006 PAA Texas National Juried Show, "Best of Show", TX 2005 Arizona Aqueous XX, National Watermedia Exhibition, "Award of Excellence" AZ 2005 International Watermedia XIV, Honorable Mention,CO 2005 Enduring Legacy , Whatcom Museum, WA 2004; 2005; 2006 Women Painters of Washington Show Awards, WA 2000 Journal of Visual and Literary Arts (cover and inside cover),"Exhibition" WA 1999 Art as Process Show "EATA Distinguished Service Award", ,WA
Education
	Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY Master of Education, Northeastern University, Boston, MA Graduate Study in Fine Arts, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Recent Representation
	The Gallery at Bainbridge, WA
Professional Experience and Affiliations
	Irish-American Artists Residency, Centrum Foundation, WA Chair/Curator for numerous Seattle shows including: Columbia Center Gallery 2006 shows; Unique Gallery’s WPW 2005 Show; North Seattle Community College Juried Art Show, Phinney Center Gallery Process Show Signature member of International Society of Acrylic Painters (ISAP) and Arizona Aqueous National Association National Society of Painters in Casein and Acrylic (NSPCA)and Allied Artists of America Vice President of Women Painters of Washington(WPW) Facilitator for women artists support group Lecturer/Teacher:      • Seattle “Impact Arts” Program, Seattle Summer Arts Program,      and the “Heart To Art Program”      • Mountlake Terrace and Spirtridge Elementary School      • Ballard Community Center      • Yavapai Community College      • Georgetown Studios