I paint primarily in pastel but also enjoy working in oil and Gouache. In the beginning, like many new artists, I took some drawing and watercolor classes and puttered around with various mediums until I was introduced to pastels. I loved the beautiful colors and the application of layers which results in sparkle and depth of color. I was hooked and never looked back.
I have been fortunate to live in Washington and Oregon, states with outstanding natural beauty. Painting has opened my eyes to the beauty around me in a different way – I now see color in everything and interesting subjects in everyday scenes. There is always something new to paint and an opportunity to learn and grow as an artist. Painting is my meditation.
Organizations:
- PAO – Pastel Artists of Oregon
- Marketing Chair
- Design and Layout for the newsletter, “Pastel Palette”.
- NPS – Northwest Pastel Society – Signature Member
- PSWC – Pastel Society of The West Coast
Shows:
- Currents Gallery “Home Show” February 2023, McMinnville, OR
- PAO Spirit of Pastel Exhibition International Open Juried Show, 2022, Chehalem Art Center, Newberg, OR
- PAO Member’s Online Exhibition 2021, Oregon City, OR
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 36th International Open, American Art Company, Tacoma, WA 2022
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society Member’s Online Show 2021
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 2021 Signature Member’s Show, Scott Milo Gallery, Anacortes, WA
- Spirit of Pastel 2020 International Open Juried Exhibition, Online
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 34th International Open, American Art Company, Tacoma, WA 2020
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 33rd International Open,
- American Art Company, Tacoma, WA 2019
- Jansen Art Center Winter Juried Show, Lynden, WA 2018
- Northwest Pastel Society Member Show, Kirkland, WA 2018
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 32nd International Open, American Art Company, Tacoma, WA 2018
- Jansen Art Center Spring Juried Show, Lynden, WA 2018
- Jansen Art Center Fall Juried Show, Lynden, WA 2017
- Pacific Northwest Pastel Society 31st International Open, American Art Company, Tacoma, WA 2017
- Jansen Art Center Spring Juried Show, Lynden, WA 2016
Awards:
- Judges’ Choice Award 2nd Place, Best Blues, September 7, 2017