Artist Statement
I think of my works as encounters with mostly organic fragments bound together with a twist that invokes the spirit for an intriguing visual journey. I want to pull in the viewer into my coffee stained world of interpretation that intertwines of legends, flora, fauna and icons. Sometimes there is a bit of humor thrown in.
My process involves the process of transference – subtraction and addition of paint and decayed found objects, creating poetic relationships between organic and geometric shapes. Experimentation with random folklore themes and images juxtaposing with intriguing botanical shapes leads to deliberate sequestered yet unified shape arrangements.
None of this is intentional. My interests in a particular theme or subject seem to evolve on their own based on influential connections that I’ve encountered. I want the impressions to be open for consideration.
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
B.A. Fine Arts. California State University at Long Beach
1979
Otis Parsons. Los Angeles, CA. Illustration Courses
1980
California Designated Subjects Credential
1999
TEACHING
Palomar College, CA Adjunct Professor Art
2007–present
Mixed Media Arts Instructor, International and USA workshop locations
Visual Arts Instructor Oceanside Museum of Art-Outreach Program
1998–2010
Fine Arts Instructor. Fallbrook School of the Arts, CA
Fine Arts Instructor. Escondido Adult Education, CA
1999–present
Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art - Director
August 2005–2009
Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art Assistant Director
2001–July 2005
Fine Arts Instructor Oceanside Museum of Art School of Art
1997–2009
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Professional Illustrator. Resort, Hotel, Architectural and Magazine Illustrations
1987–present
Artist Demonstrator, Juror. San Diego Watercolor Society, CA
2006, 2013, 2014
ACHIEVEMENTS
San Diego Watercolor Society Signature Member
San Diego Press Club Journalism Awards
First Place Magazine Illustration
2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
San Diego Press Club Journalism Awards
Second Place Magazine Illustration
2001, 2004
San Diego Society of Professional Journalists Awards. First Place Illustration
2003
Client: San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine
San Diego Expo Fine Art Show
First Place Watercolor Still life and Florals 2008
Second Place Watercolor Animals 2006
First Place Pastel 1997
Del Mar Fair Juried Exhibition. San Dieguito Art Guild Special Award
1991
San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibit. Purchase Award
1990
Fallbrook Art Association Juried Show. Best of Show Award
1994, 2011
Hotel Sales and Marketing Assn. International Adrian Awards: Color
Illustrations for Westin Resorts.
Gold Award 1991
Gold Award 1999
San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine. Garden Competition
Best Homeowner Design Award
1997
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS
Benchmark Project. San Diego, CA
2002
Refrigerator Art. Artwalk, San Diego, CA
2003