About

Statement

I enjoy using pastels.  The colors can be bright and also nuanced,  layered or subtracted, giving depth and mystery.   I’ve had fun working with pastels and collage on cardboard, a ready-made, textured surface.  Engaging with a piece until it expresses my point of view is very rewarding.  

Biography

I live and paint in Northern California. I started out working with pastels and fell in love with the vibrant colors. I focused on abstract imagery and imaginary worlds.

Recently, I’ve been trying my hand at watercolors, starting small. Now I’m hooked on the gentleness and watery feel - it’s a very soothing way to work. I feel lighter and softer after painting. I’m very much in the beginning stages and am excited to see what develops.  I painted a series of Cafe Portraits but because of shelter-in-place I’m focusing on finding inspiration from photographs I’ve taken over the years.

I’ve taken courses through our local community arts center. Mainly in pastels and one life drawing class. I guess you’d say I’m a self-taught watercolorist.

I’ve had seven art shows of my pastels through the city of Walnut Creek. Some solo, some group shows. 

Resume / CV


Group Show
   1 work (Sausalito Stairs at Night, watercolor)
   April 13, 2020 - May 29, 2020 Harrington Gallery, Virtual Exhibit: Art in Place
   Pleasanton, California, http://www.firehousearts.org/gallery/art-in-place/

Solo Exhibit  

11 works (8 pastel on paper, 3 mixed media on cardboard)

March 2020 - May 2020  City Hall, Walnut Creek, California

 

Group Show

9 works (pastel on paper)

November 2018 - January 2019,   Civic Park Community Center,  Walnut Creek, California

 

Group Show

5 works (pastel on paper)

June 2018 - August 2018,  City Hall, Walnut Creek, California

 

Solo Exhibit

12 works (pastel on paper)

October 2017 - December 2017 City Hall, Walnut Creek, California

 

Group Show

6 works (pastel on paper)

August 2016 - October 2016, Boundary Oaks, Walnut Creek, California

 

Solo Exhibit

8 works (pastel on paper)

February 2016 - April 2016, Heather Farms Community Center, Walnut Creek, California

 

Group Show

2 works  (pastel on paper)

October 2015 -December 2015, Park Shadelands Community Center, Walnut Creek, California