I am a representational artist focusing on light, value and color .The possibilities to interpret and create are endless to me as I constantly try new ways of expressing myself through my work in figurative, still life and plein air painting. Studying at The American Academy of Art and Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, both in Chicago, has provided foundation and growth that are reflective in my work. The process of developing my eye to see, observe and compare the masses and small nuances continue to excite and fulfill me as I see the world anew each time I paint. I am very grateful to have art in my life.
EDUCATION
Reggie Ezell, Year Long Master Calligraphy Course
American Academy of Art, Chicago, IL Associate Degrees in
Painting and Illustration
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, BED
EXHIBITIONS
2007 The Plein Air Painters of Chicago, Chicago, IL
2006 The Art of Black and White, Naperville, IL
2006 The Best and The Brightest, Scottsdale, AZ
2006 The 20th Annual Juried Exhibition of the Chicago Calligraphy
Collective, Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
2005 BJBE Art Auction, Glenview, IL
2005 Chicago Calligraphy Collective-All Members’ Show, Conrad
Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago, IL
2005 Exhibition of Oils, Executive Service Corps of Chicago,
Chicago, IL
2005 Solo Exhibition of Oils, Palette and Chisel, Chicago, IL
REPRESENTATION
Anam Art Gallery, Naperville, IL
Helanders, Inc., Lake Forest, IL
AFFILIATIONS
Oil Painters of America