I'm excited that this piece is on display among others in a brand new location... the new Compass Art Center which has just opened its doors in my neighborhood of Kensington, MD. This art center is an expansion of an outstanding art school, The Compass Atelier, where I completed the Master Artist Program.

This new art center includes classes for adults and children, gallery exhibitions, and active artist studios.

Over the years that I’ve been painting I’ve had a lot of comments from people about how much they love my brushstrokes. Do you want to hear more about why I paint them? I’ve put a bit of thought in to this topic and there is more to it than meets the eye.

In 2020 I applied for an artist residency at the Chateau Orqueveaux International Artists and Writers Residence. I dreamt BIG and I applied. Why not? What a thrill it was to receive the letter saying that I was accepted into the program and awarded the The Denis Diderot Grant toward the cost of the residency.

Inspiration can come from many places - my community, nature, thoughts, dreams, a long run through the neighborhood. But there's nothing like stepping outside of my own world and studio and taking some time to appreciate the work of others.

Our imaginations can be the fuel for so much in life - growth, purpose, escape, fun, fear, invention. We each have our own story and may use this power differently. My new painting “Imagine” explores this concept for me. 

The 2023 Master Artist Program Thesis Show at Strathmore Mansion is taking place from 1/14-2/11/23. I am showcasing a body of work developed during my three year artistic journey at The Compass Atelier.

The opening reception for the exhibition was on the evening on Thursday, January 19th. What a night!

Having been so immersed in learning portraiture and figure techniques, I thought I should shake it up a bit and try my hand at a still life. It has been a while since I’ve painted this genre and I needed a little change.

Three artists will be exhibiting as Featured Artists at the Signal Financial City Center in November & December 2022.

Please join us for an artists reception on 11/3/22 from 6-8pm or stop in this beautiful space any weekday during the exhibit duration.

This weekend is exciting for local artists in the greater DC area. The Montgomery Art Association is hosting its annual three-day Paint the Town Art Show at the Kensington Armory.

WAY back when, I was an undergraduate psychology major with an exciting job in a lab focusing on neuroscience. I had dreams of applying to medical school to be a doctor.

***spoiler: the doctor part didn’t work out.

Somehow, along the way, I never managed to study basic human anatomy to any great extent.

A simple note about fear and creativity…

Right now I'm spending time focusing on the human figure. Thankfully, some of my favorite models conveniently happen to live with me.

Hi friends - I have some exciting news. You may have already heard me announce this if you follow me on IG or Facebook. I'm just so pleased that I have to say it again! My art is now on display at TWO beautifully curated shops in Bethesda, MD: one of my long-time favorites Red Orchard and it's new sister pop-up shop Provisions. I am thrilled with this partnership.