Education
- M.F.A., Painting, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1990
- B.S, Medical Illustration, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1984
Publications
- Quad City Arts, Rock Island, IL, 2010-2011
- Coalition Gallery, Chicago Artists’ Coalition, Chicago, IL, 2009-2010
- Regional College and University Art Faculty Exhibition, GSU, University Park, IL, 2009
- “National Art Premier”, Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, Elmhurst Art Museum, IL, 2009
- “Seated Story”, Aloft Hotel, Rosemont, IL, 2009
- “Many-One”, Center on Halsted, Chicago, IL, solo show, 2009
- “32nd Annual Arts Competition”, Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL, 2008
- Chicago Art Open, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL Curator’s Choice Award, 2008
- Regional College and University Art Faculty Exhibition, GSU, University Park, IL, 2008
- “Queer Eye on a Diverse Nation”, Center on Halsted, Chicago, IL, 2008
- President’s Exhibit, Governors State University, University Park, IL, 2008
- “International Awards Exhibition”, San Diego Art Institute, CA, 2007
- “Au Naturel” International Juried Exhibition, Clatsop CC, Astoria, OR, 2007
- “Coalesce” Christopher Gallery, PSC, Chicago Heights, IL, 2007
- “Book Ends” Dorothea Thiel Gallery SSC, South Holland, IL, 2006
- Self Portrait Exhibition, Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL, 2006
- “49th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition”, Rocky Mount, NC, 2006
- Faculty Exhibition, South Suburban College, South Holland, IL, 2005
- Faculty Exhibition, Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, IL, 2005
- Regional Art Faculty, Governor’s State University, University Park, IL, 2005
- “Artropolis”, Izzo-Jones Gallery, 1800 Cuyler, Chicago, IL, 2004
- Ohio University Alumni Exhibition, The Dairy Barn, Athens, OH, 2004
- Solo Show “Couples Portraits” Lindley Cultural Center Ohio University, Athens, 2001
- “2000 et un Tableaux pour Fêter le Millénaire” Musée des Beaux Arts, France, 2001
- “Blossom” Gallery 2828 N. Milwaukee Chicago, IL, 2000
- “50/50” Glass Curtain Gallery Columbia College, Chicago, IL, 2000
- National Competition, Northern Arts Council, Rhinelander, WI, 2000
- Fine Art Faculty Exhibition, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1997
- National Competition Northern Arts Council, Rhinelander, WI, Patron Award, 1997
- “The Couples Portraits” Izzo’s Artery 1255 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL, 1997
- “Taboo” Woman Made Gallery, Rockwell, Chicago, IL, 1997
- “Art of Diversity III” An Art Place 847 W. Jackson Chicago, IL, 1997
- “9th Annual National Art Competition” Truman St U Kirksville, MO, 1997
Presentations
- “Artrepreneur” panel discussion highlighting ideas and models used in artists’ careers, Global Entrepreneur Week, The Center Point for Entrepreneurs at GSU, 2008
- “A Creative Life” applying principles of creativity to any life situation, Governors State University, 2008
- Curator’s Tour, invited guest speaker, Chicago Art Open, Chicago Artists’ Coalition showcase event for Chicago Artists’ Month, 2008
- “Coming-Out: Artistic and Personal Development” slide show exploring personal artistic evolution and links to the coming-out process and socio-cultural dynamics, University of Wisconsin, Counseling and Education Department, 2005
- “Couples Portraits” art exhibit and lectures about art work serving both as in-service training for staff and as a public community event, Ohio University, Department of Residence Life and Lindley Cultural Center, 2001
- “Universal Culture” mural painting program. Participated as an artist and facilitator, worked with 10 student and professional artists to complete a public mural in a campus building, Columbia College Chicago, in conjunction with the University of Guadalajara, Mexico, 1996
Professional Memberships
- Chicago Artists’ Coalition
- College Art Association
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
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