I began drawing and painting with my mother while I was still in the single digits of my existence. I studied Architecture at the University of Florida but ended up working in computer technologies for the better part of my professional life, 12 years of which was spent as a graphic designer and marketing manager for a European Linen retailer.
In late 2018 I decided to leave the conventional workforce behind and pursue my want to create. I still enjoy contract web and graphic design but, painting and drawing are my heart’s desire. I am a member of the Art League of Jacksonville, the Vice President of the Jacksonville Artists Guild, and the Vice President of the Art Center Cooperative, Inc.
I am a 2-D Artist who works primarily with acrylic on canvas. I also use a variety of mixed media. My current works depict Jacksonville and Florida as a whole. My paintings are influenced by the architecture, people, landscape, and industry of my city and state. My bright illustrative style invites an emotional connection to a time and place. I enjoy the combination of bright acrylic colors, washes, charcoal and ink. I am currently working on a Series titled, “Vintage Florida” which was inspired by a diner placemat depiction of Florida.
Individual Exhibitions
JAN 2024 - Jacksonville City Hall 4th Floor, Jacksonville, Fl
MAY 2023 - Beaches Fine Art Series with the Jacksonville Symphony, Jacksonville Beach, Fl
JUN 2022 - Jacksonville Public Library 3rd Floor Gallery
MAY 2021 - Vintage Florida, Vandroff Gallery, Jewish Community Alliance, Jacksonville Fl
AUG 2021 - Dec 11th, Dance Connects Us, Florida Ballet, Jacksonville Fl
JAN 2020 - Featured Artist - The Art Center Cooperative Gallery, Jacksonville, Fl
SEP 2019 - Cool Moose Cafe, Jacksonville, Fl
Juried Exhibitions / Shows
DEC 2023 - Winter in the South, The Jacksonville Main Library, Downtown Jacksonville, FL
NOV 2023 - Together Against Hate, Vandroff Gallery, JCA Jacksonville, FL
NOV 2023 - Patterns, TAC Gallery, Downtown Jacksonville, FL
AUG 2023, Our Town, 3rd Place, Clay County Courthouse, Orange Park, Fl
JUL 2023 - The Written Word, The Jacksonville Public Library Main Gallery, Jacksonville, FL
JUN 2023 - Summer Delights, TAC Gallery, Downtown Jacksonville, FL
MAY 2023 - "RAP Garden Tour, Pein Air" Jacksonville, Fl
APR 2023 - RAP Art House, Jacksonville, FL
APR 2023 - Bold Statements, TAC Gallery, Downtown, Jacksonville, FL
MAR 2023 - Wild Things, TAC Gallery, Downtown Jacksonville, Fl
2022
AUG 2022 - Masks TAC Gallery San Marco, Jacksonville, Fl
AUG 2022 - "Our Florida" The Jacksonville Public Library Downtown Gallery, Jacksonville, Fl
JUN 2022 - "Jacksonville, Past and Present" the Jacksonville Public Library Downtown Gallery, Jacksonville, Fl
MAY 2022 - "The Way I See It" TAC Gallery San Marco, Jacksonville, Fl
MAY 2022 - "RAP Garden Tour, Pein Air" Jacksonville, Fl
APR 2022 - "RAP Art House" Jacksonville, Fl
2021
JAN 2021 - Gallery 1037 at Reddi-Arts, Jacksonville, Fl
OCT 2021 - "Autumn Leaves" The Art Center Cooperative, Inc, Jacksonville, Fl
AUG 2021 - "Chocolate" The Art Center Cooperative, Inc. Jacksonville, Fl
AUG 2021 - "Quiet Moments", Bethel Gallery Palm Presbyterian Church, Ponte Vedra, Fl
JUNE 2021 - "Sunshine in the South", Jewish Community Alliance, Jacksonville, Fl
JUNE 2021 - "ART-iFacts", Sky Gallery - Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville, Fl
2020
AUG 2020, Essence of Jacksonville – MOSH, Jacksonville, Fl
JUL 2020, First-Place, Tune-In, The Art Center Cooperative Gallery, Jacksonville, Fl
JUL 2020, Where the Wild Women Go, FemArt, Jacksonville, Fl
MAR 2020, Fresh Paint at Gallery 1037 Reddi-Arts - Jacksonville Artists' Guild
2019
MAY 2019, The Naughty Show – The Vault at 1930, Jacksonville, Fl
APR 2019, Five Points - RAP Home Tour Preview Silent Auction, Jacksonville, Fl
APR 2019, Art House – RAP Home Tour, Jacksonville, Fl
FEB 2019, Judges Choice, Celebrating Jacksonville – South Kitchen, Jacksonville, Fl