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
