| Education |
| 2005-2002 M.F.A. Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas. Magna Cum Laude Major: Painting, Drawing. Intermedia Minor: Printmaking, Papermaking, Bookmaking. 2001-1999 B.F.A. University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida. Summa Cum Laude Major: Drawing, Painting. 1998-1999 A.A. Florida Community College (FCCJ) Jacksonville, Florida. 1990-1988 Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. |
Exhibitions |
| 2009 Hidden Between Covers, Artists Book Exhibition, Collin College, Plano, Texas 2009 Waxy 100, The Encaustic Center, Richardson, Texas 2008 Sails Series, solo exhibition at the Pustizzi-Meschko Gallery, Whitesboro, Texas Published Fall 2008 Texoma Living. 10 Artists who deserve your attention. Pgs. 102-103 2008 Graphic Design Faculty Exhibit, Art Institute of Dallas, Pegasus Gallery, Dallas, Texas 2007 Day of the Dead Altar, Ice House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas 2007 El Dia de los Muertos, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas 2007 13th Annual Artists Against Aids, Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth, Texas 2007 For the Cure, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness, Lake Kiowa, Texas 2007 Beyond the Scrapbook, Artists' Books - Tarrant County College, Arlington, Texas 2006 El Dia de los Muertos, Bath House Cultural Center, Dallas, Texas La Vida coverage Channel 8 News 2006 What Lies Beneath, Studio 33eighteen- Norwood Flynn, Dallas, Texas Published in D-Magazine, June 2006 issue 2005 Master of Fine Arts Exhibition, memento vivere, Texas Woman's University, East Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas Published in Denton Record Chronicle, T.W.U. Lasso 2005 Studio 33eighteen, Figure I, Juror Ellen Soderquist, Dallas, Texas Published in Bluffview People, volume 2, issue 47 2005 Fresh Light Gallery, Collaborations, Printmaking, Denison, Texas 2005 Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant, Art & Vino, Denton, Texas 2005 Texas Woman's University, Printmaking Collaborations, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas 2005 Texas Woman's University, Voertman's Annual Juried Exhibition, First Place, West Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas 2005 Texas Woman's University, Music Building, Dancemakers, Collaboration with Dance Department, Denton, Texas 2004 Balance Artists Coalition, In Balance, collaborative show Visual Arts League Gallery, Lewisville, Texas Published in The Dallas Morning News 2004 Texas Woman's University, Elegance and Decay, collaborative show Painting and Photography, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas 2004 Texas Woman's University, Voertman's Annual Juried Exhibition, West Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas 2003 Texas Woman's University, Gallery 010, Current, Graduate Painting Exhibition, Denton, Texas 2003 Texas Woman's University, Solo Exhibition, Subjects for Dissection, Painting, Papermaking, mixed-media, Gallery 010, Denton, Texas. Published Arts Around Town, Denton Visual Arts Society 2003 Texas Woman's University, Voertman's Annual Juried Exhibition, East Fine Arts Gallery, Denton, Texas 2001 River Room, Jacksonville Landing, Ecoutant, Jacksonville, Florida 2001 University of North Florida Senior Exhibition, U.N.F. Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida 2000 St. Augustine Figure Show, Juror Louise Freshman Brown, Second Place Award, St. Augustine, Florida 2000 Studio 820, Independence, featuring figurative work, Riverside, Florida Published in Arbus, Folio and North Florida Entertainer 2000 University of North Florida Student Exhibition, Juror Phil Parker, U.N.F. Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida 1997 University of North Florida Student Exhibition, Jurors Don Martin (Flagler College) and Nancee Clark (Ringling School of Art) - Honorable Mention |
Work Experience |
| 2007-Present Full-time Instructor at the Art Institute of Dallas: Fundamentals of Drawing, Life Drawing, 2-D Design, Color Theory, Fundamentals of Design. 2006- Present Adjunct Professor at Texas Woman's University: Drawing, Figure Drawing, Artistic Anatomy. 2005-2003 Teacher of Record, Texas Woman's University, Denton, Texas Graduate Teaching Assistant: Basic Drawing, Artistic Anatomy, Figure Drawing, Painting · Positive attitude, organized, excellent communication skills · Excellent student and faculty evaluations- available from T.W.U. and Art Institute · Team player with strong leadership skills I have acquired knowledge and experience from previous employers, jobs and colleagues. The abilities to multi-task, manage, research, work in teams, training, creativity and customer service. 2003-2002 Tenderland Farms, Gainesville, Texas: Manager, training, care for Irish Wolfhounds TenderlandFarms@Wolfhound.com 2001-2000 Museum of Science and History -MOSH, Jacksonville, Florida Assistant to Curator of Exhibits- Research, Design and Fabrication 1999-1998 Florida Community College Science Department: Biology Lab Assistant, Jacksonville, Florida 1997 Perma Terra Landscaping, Jacksonville, Florida: Labor and design, Residential, University landscapes 1997-1996 Reddi Arts, Jacksonville, Florida: Retail Sales, Art supplies 1996-1994 Barnes and Noble, Jacksonville, Florida: Assistant Manager 1992-2002 Freelance Artwork, Murals |
Workshops |
| 2007-present Various Faculty Development Workshops at the Art Institute of Dallas Learning-Centered methodologies, Classroom Management, Leadership, Rubrics 2007- 2005 Encaustic workshops with Deanna Wood, Sanger, Texas 2006 Instructor - Drawing workshops for Denton Friends and Family, focus on portaiture. Denton, Texas 2006 Instructor - Drawing workshop for Art For Community's Sake, helping to bring therapeutic benefits of art to at-risk children (ages 8-17) via hands-on classes at Studio 3318, Dallas, Texas 2005 Oil Painting workshop with Xiang Zhang, Denison, Texas |
Educational Travel |
| 2003 Summer Art History trip The Art of Italy: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque. Fortunate to travel to Milan, Venice, Ravenna, Florence, Assisi, Rome and Pompeii. I have completed extensive research on the process of restoration, specifically, of the Sistine Chapel. In addition, I have drawn and painted numerous works inspired by Italian masters. |
Honors |
| 2005-2002 Texas Woman's University Dean's list 2001-1999 University of North Florida President's list 2000 Phi Kappa Phi 1999 Member Golden Key National Honor Society 1999-1998 Florida Community College President's and Dean's list |
Memberships |
| Texas Woman's University- Gallery 010 Publicity 2003-2005 T.W.U. Painters alliance, P@L, Vice-President, founding member Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Kappa Gamma The Art Institute of Chicago, Salvador Dali Museum, St. Augustine Art Association, Kimbell Art Museum, Art For Community's Sake, Open Arms, Humane Society, National Museum of Women in the Arts, CAA (College Art Association) |