Giving a paper collage demonstration at Raritan Valley Arts Association, 2019
Artist Bio
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Art from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1987. Shortly thereafter I began an 18-year career in graphic design and printing for a church involved in local and international Christian ministry. VCF/GWWM had their own print shop and I managed the design work and pre-press production for numerous departments and outreach ministries. I completed my graphic design training at Delaware College of Art and Design and also created and led the "Young Artist Group" for children aged 5-12 which met at the church. To see some of my graphic work, click here. After moving to New Jersey in 2007, I received my NJ Certificate of Eligibility to teach art classes to students in grades K-12. I also established a freelance art business which has since expanded from paper collage and photography to include digital painting and illustration! In addition to former employers Gary Whetstone Worldwide Ministries and MBNA America, my clients include AtlantiCare Health Systems, Crazy Good Digital, The Walpack Inn, Mary's Marvelous, and various private collectors. I live with my husband and our three pets in northwest New Jersey. For info on my writing, click here. |
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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
Creativity lives within each one of us and each person's gifts are worth celebrating! It's a journey of discovery that requires making time to explore, dream, experiment, grow, and blossom. I especially appreciate my creative comrades who've made the journey sweeter by offering their prayers, encouragement and support over the years!
Creativity lives within each one of us and each person's gifts are worth celebrating! It's a journey of discovery that requires making time to explore, dream, experiment, grow, and blossom. I especially appreciate my creative comrades who've made the journey sweeter by offering their prayers, encouragement and support over the years!
Art Awards & Honors
- Two digital paintings acquired by Atlanticare Foundation, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, July 2022
- 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 for Transformation painting & Three Men drawing, St. Mary's College of MD, St. Mary's City, MD, 1987
Art Shows
- Wallkill River Center for the Arts, At the Shore Exhibit, "Outer Banks Easter 2023", July-August 2023
- 35th Annual Skylands Regional Juried Art Exhibition, "Mother Mary" and "Feeling' Groovy', May 2023
- "Springboard" Group Show, The Stable Art Gallery, Ridgewood, NJ November 2022
- "Springboard" Group Show, Glen Rock Library, Glen Rock, NJ, December 2021
- The Color of Music Virtual Art Exhibit, InsideSmall.com, October 2020
- 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 “Wren's Summer Song”, Paper collage, Bernardsville, NJ, 2010,
- "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, "Spring Dogwood Days" Paper collage (First piece sold!), Bernardsville, NJ, 2009
On a personal noteCreativity is a gift from God -- the Ultimate, Loving Creator! Have you heard the Good News? Click here for more Info!
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