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The Artist
I use found papers from recycled magazines, newspapers, maps and labels to create a solid subject. The challenge is to add little nuances for the viewer to discover when moving in closer to the artwork. Many collectors have told me that they find new little pieces each time they look at their collage, and that is my goal. It keeps them engaged and interested in the art they have selected.
I often ask myself, 'What led me to this particular medium?' I remember that, as a child, I was fascinated by cool papers, stationery, stencils, embossed cards and unique text. I even worked in a printing office for awhile. I'm drawn to the story of Steve Jobs and his love of calligraphy, which ultimately led us to all the wonderful fonts on our computers (and in magazines!) I also enjoy the 'Where's Waldo' task of finding objects in a cluttered space.
Exhibits
2019 Mill Valley Festival of the Arts, Mill Valley, CA
2019 Sausalito Art Festival, Sausalito, CA , Juried Art Festival
2019 Beverly Hills art SHOW, Beverly Hills, CA, Juried Art Festival
2019 Art Trails, Sonoma County Open Studios
2018 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto, CA, Juried Art Festival
2018 Solo Exhibit, Two Blondes, San Luis Obispo, CA
2018 Art Trails, Sonoma County Open Studios
2017 Art Expo New York, New York, NY, Juried Art Festival
2017 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto , CA, Juried Art Festival
2017 Sausalito Art Festival, Sausalito, CA, Juried Art Festival
2016 Sausalito Art Festival, Sausalito, CA , Juried Art Festival
2016 Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Juried Festival
2016 Beverly Hills art SHOW, Beverly Hills, CA , Juried Art Festival
2015 Desert Art Festival, Palm Springs, CA, Juried Art Festival
2015 Affordable Art Festival, Hillsboro, OR, Juried Art Festival
2014 Mill Valley Art Festival, Mill Valley , CA, Juried Art Festival
2013 Solo Exhibition, Rochioli Winery, Healdsburg, CA
2012 RAA Group Exhibit, Eureka, CA
2012 Art at the Source Open Studios
2011 Group Exhibit, Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club, Santa Rosa,CA
2011 Solo Exhibit, Rochioli Winery, Healdsburg, CA
2009 Solo Exhibit, Hurricane Kate's, Eureka, CA
2007 Solo Exhibit, Rochioli Winery, Healdsburg, CA
Commissions
2015 Bear Republic Brewing Company, Healdsburg, CA
2012 Private Party Commission, Penny Violetti
2011 Sonoma Golf Club
2006 Patrick James Men's Clothing Store
Honors
2016 Accepted to Special Exhibit, "Chasing Papers", Lake Oswego Festival of Arts
2016 Lake Oswego Review, front page
2016 The Beverly Hills artSHOW, Artwork chosen for Facebook Cover
2016 First Place Winner, North Bay Artists Today
2016 Selected Artist for cover of North Bay Artist Today
2015 Selected Artist for Cover of Xanadu Gallery Summer Catalogue, Scottsdale, AZ
2015 Best of Show, Sonoma County Harvest Fair
2015 Best of Medium, Sonoma County Harvest Fair
2013 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Place Ribbons, Sonoma County Harvest Fair
2012 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, Sonoma County Harvest Fair
2010 Honorable Mention, Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
2006 Judge's Award, Watercolor Artists of Sonoma County
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