Giving a paper collage demonstration at Raritan Valley Arts Association, 2019
Artist Bio
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 1987. After completing a print shop internship during college where I learned various pre-computer graphic design techniques, I went on to work in print design and pre-press at a large, international Christian ministry in Delaware (see ‘Graphics’) for 18 years. While there, I received computer graphics training at the Delaware College of Art and Design, as well as created and led the “Young Artist Group” for children ages 5-12. After marrying and moving to NJ in 2007, I earned my Certificate of Eligibility to teach art in NJ public schools and established a freelance art business. I’ve continued growing artistically through various in-person and online classes, groups, workshops, and programs, most notably the Society of Children’s of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and the Created to Thrive mentoring program. I’ve been focusing on photography and paper collage for the last several years. With a strong interest in illustration, my new passion is digital design. It’s a joy to create in fun and new ways with these tools that I've been using since the late 1990s! In addition to visual art, I also enjoy writing, baking, and spending time with my husband, Evan and our three pets, Mac, Purr-Tater and Hobbs. |
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Artist Statement
"Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God's handwriting" --Ralph Waldo Emerson
The mystery of creation is in our very being. Made in the image of our loving Creator, we're ALL creative, and have our own unique expressions.
It's a joy to share my work with you!
The mystery of creation is in our very being. Made in the image of our loving Creator, we're ALL creative, and have our own unique expressions.
It's a joy to share my work with you!
Art Awards & Honors
- First Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Winter Storm Scott, Warren County, NJ, 2019
- Three pieces acquired by Atlanticare Foundation, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, July 2019
- Third Place, Transformation, Oakton Foundation Visual Arts Competition, Spring 2019
- Fourth Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Winter Storm Quinn, Warren County, NJ, 2018
- First Place Art - Mixed Media - Aslan, St. Catherine of Bologna 19th Annual Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition and Sale, April 2018
- Judges' Choice Award Art - Transformation, St. Catherine of Bologna 19th Annual Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition and Sale, April 2018
- First Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Along Swayze Mill Pond, Warren County, NJ, 2017
- Winner, Logo Contest, Forks Township Community Days Logo, June 2015
- Illustrations, Photos & Poems appear on #LoveMadeVisible Blog Event, February 2015 (see "Writing" for links)
- Top 12 Finalist, Willowwood Arboretum Magnolia Photo Contest, May 2013
- Winner Adult Category, Mother Goose Illustration Contest, Daffy Down Dilly, Warren County Public Library, Blairstown, NJ, 2012
(Click here for blog post) - First Place, Dream of a Lion, Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2012
- Honorable Mention, Daffodils, Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2012
- Kathy Temean was kind enough to feature me on her Writing and Illustrating "Illustrator Saturday" blog, July 2010... Click here
- Rutgers University Council on Children's Literature 2010 One-on-One Plus Conference, selected participant
- First Place Professional Category, Photography, "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest", Swayze Mill Park, Warren County, NJ, 2009
- First Place,“Stars & Stripes Forever” Mixed Media Category, Warren County Spring Arts Show, 2009
- Certificate of Recognition, Photography, Grasshopper, Art Across the River, Columbia, NJ, 2008
- Third Place Professional Category, Photography, Skylands Scenic Beauty Photo Contest, Fall Path, Warren County, NJ, 2008
- Employee of the Month, MBNA America Advertising Department, Wilmington, DE, 2001
- Winner, Logo & Poster Design Contest, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, “Governor’s Cup Yacht Race”, St. Mary's City, MD, 2000
- Two Superior Artist Awards (only student), for Transformation painting & Three Men drawing, St. Mary's College of MD, St. Mary's City, MD, 1987
Art Shows
- St. Catherine of Bologna's Patron of the Arts 20th Annual Virtual Art Exhibit, May 2020
- Pop-Up Gallery, Gathering of Artisans Conference, Ridgecrest Conference Center, North Carolina, October 2019
- St. Catherine of Bologna's Patron of the Arts Association 19th Annual Photography, Art & Poetry Exhibition and Sale, April 2018
- Faith Through the Arts -- How Marvelous God's Greatness, St. John's Lutheran Church, Nazareth, PA, March 1-28, 2015
- Arbor Glen Senior Living, Bridgewater, NJ, Retrospective Show, November 18, 2014 -January 5, 2015
- Across the Ages Alumni Art Show, St. Mary's College of Maryland, June 2013
- Mandalas, Portraits, and Spiritual Colors, Warren County Arts, Oxford, NJ, July-August, 2013
- Dreamscapes of Summer, Warren County Arts, Oxford, NJ, August-October 2012
- National Collage Society 15th Annual Postcard Show, Bellevue, WA, April 2012
- Warren County Arts Barn Art Group Show, Oxford, NJ, April 2012
- Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission Annual "Skylands Scenic Beauty Photography Contest," Shows, 2008-10, 2017-2019
- Warren County Arts Group Show, Photography, RVC Gallery, Blairstown, NJ, 2011
- Mountain Art Show, Bernardsville, NJ, 2010, “Wren's Summer Song”, Paper collage
- "Rust, Paint and Scissors" - A Retrospective Show, Art Way Gallery, Princeton Alliance Church, Plainsboro, NJ, 2010
- Warren County Arts Spring Art Shows, Oxford, NJ, 2009 & 2012
- Mountain Art Show, Bernardsville, NJ, 2009, "Spring Dogwood Days" Paper collage, First piece sold!
On a personal note
I see creativity as a gift from God -- the Ultimate, Loving Creator!
For info about a relationship with God click here.
A great resource for creating WITH God, click here.
An awesome podcast for artists, click here.
For info about a relationship with God click here.
A great resource for creating WITH God, click here.
An awesome podcast for artists, click here.
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