2021

In February of 2021 I began showing my animal paintings at The Iron Pony in Ramona, CA where I now live. I’m showing both full sized paintings and numerous mini paintings in this delightful, rustic antique store.

2021 was a year of transition and confusion for many of us. I focused on painting for my own pleasure and spending intense time with my family. In 2022 I’m looking forward to exploring new painting techniques, some travel and getting back to spending time with family and old friends that I haven’t been able to see for the past two years. Lots of changes and new beginnings.

2020

As is the case for everyone, 2020 has been a year of change as we all venture into an unknown future. I have made the difficult decision to relocate back to Southern California to be closer to my mother, who will be 100 this August. We are fortunate that she has been able to remain in her own home and has remained safe. I have had to leave my beloved teaching position at Alchemia and I miss my students terribly. I haven’t yet decided whether I will seek out another teaching position but there’s plenty of time to find out what comes next.

I continue to work at my art but it means making new contacts and exploring new ideas. I am currently working on an oil portrait of my mother for her birthday and it’s renewing my interest in portrait painting. Also, I now live in the country and am surrounded by wonderful animals and beautiful scenery - very different from my home near the Wine Country. So many possibilities for paintings - we’ll see where it takes me. Be safe and be well.

Exhibits

Small Works Show, Gallery One, Petaluma showed “Minerve, France” Watercolor and “Ancient Courtyard” Watercolor - Sold

Ongoing display at Galley One, Petaluma “A Place in the Shade” Oil Painting and “Minerve in a Sea of Green” Watercolor

The Red Show, Gallery One, Petaluma Exhibited “The Carmel Mission” Watercolor

News

I have accepted a teaching position with an art school for adults with special needs. I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with this creative group of people who inspire me every day.

Alchemia’s Mission Statement: Alchemia nurtures the creative expression of individuals with disabilities as a vehicle for personal growth and accomplishment.

Special Exhibition

Art Works Downtown gallery and studios is celebrating their 20th anniversary. My gallery, which opened one year after the founding of the center, was located in the front of the Art Center. Artists who were members of the Art Center from its beginning were invited to submit a 12x12 painting to be displayed in a wall grid in the gallery. The pieces could relate to the Center or not as the artist saw fit, but all were for sale to benefit the Art Center. I chose to do an oil painting of my Gallery, as it looked at the time, with my gallery dog, Chelsea, in the front where she loved to hang out. The paintings were shown at the Anniversary Celebration called 20/20 Vision. September 24 - November 11.

Summer Projects for 2015

August 31, 2015

It's been quite a busy summer for painting. I've had two portrait commissions, the second and third in a series of portraits of three adorable sisters. The third is almost ready for delivery.

I started illustration paintings for a children's book about a very special duck by the name of Lucky. It's the story of how Lucky was rescued from Marina Bay and found a wonderful home in the ponds of The Shores in Marina Bay.

Maybe the most unique and fun of my summer commissions was a large watercolor of seven vignettes of pandas. It was so much fun to research and plan this painting and it was a great success with my clients.

Marin Watercolor Society Award

August 31, 2015

Through the month of August I participated in the MCWS "Watercolor Fusion" exhibit at the Marin Art & Garden Center Gallery in Ross, Ca. I was awarded the Ruth Alexander Award for the painting that most appropriately depicted the theme. It's always gratifying to be recognized by your peers, especially such a talented group.

Show at Avalon Salon

May 7, 2015

I’m pleased to announce my Creature Portraits show at Avalon Salon in San Rafael, CA. I love all creatures but my special loves are dogs, cats and barnyard animals, especially cows and pigs. My portraits are colorful and slightly whimsical - like them.
Avalon Salon
1016 B. Street
San Rafael, CA
Please visit during upcoming Downtown San Rafael Art Walk Friday evenings:
July 13 and August 10 5-8 PM

Chinese Delegation

May 7, 2015

I was asked by Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, CA to paint 17 miniature (4x4) watercolors of noted San Diego landmarks. These paintings are to be presented as gifts to a visiting delegation from the school's sister school in China. I had previously done 10 small acrylic paintings for teachers and students from Hilltop High to take to China as gifts when they visited there last Spring.

Show at RabbitEARS

May 7, 2015

I am pleased to announce that I am showing my paintings of domestic and barnyard animals at RabbitEARS in El Cerrito, CA:
RabbitEARS Pet Supply and Rescue Center
6331 Fairmount Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
www.rabbitears.org

A percentage of sales are donated to RabbitEARS to benefit their animal rescue efforts.

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Albany Middle School Arts and Crafts Fair

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