Education:
Bachelor of Arts Degree, art major focused in Art History and Painting, California State University
Sierra College, Sacramento, California, Watercolor - with Norma Carder
University of Nevada, Reno, Lake Tahoe Campus - Incline Village, Nevada, Plein Air Oil - with Master California artist Gregory Kondos
University of Nevada, Reno, Lake Tahoe Campus - Incline Village, Nevada, Plein Air Oil - with Master California artist Phyllis Shafer - www.phyllisshafer.com
Art Shows, Gallery Exhibits, Publications:
bG Gallery, Santa Monica, California, The Ritual of Spring, Online Exhibition May 9 - September 2024, paintings 'Beach Day' and 'Copa de Oro', https://www.santamonica.bgartdealings.com
Blue Line Arts Gallery, Membership Medley, Exhibit, July 13 - August 24, 2024, Opening reception Saturday July 20th from 5-7pm, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville, California, https://www.bluelinearts.org
Red Bluff Art Gallery, Open Call 2024, Online Exhibit March - April 2024, https://www.redbluffartgallery.com/open2024.htm
Blue Line Arts Gallery, New Member Exhibit, May 25 - July 6, 2024, Opening reception June 15, 2024, 5-7 PM, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville, California, https://www.bluelinearts.org
Lottery for the Arts, Blue Line Arts, Lottery Preview Night Event, Friday, March 8, 5-8 pm, Exhibit dates March 8 - 20, 2024, Lottery for the Arts Fundraiser, Thursday, March 21, 2024, Blue Line Arts Gallery, 405 Vernon Street, Suite 100, Roseville, California, Auction Artwork 'Wine Harvest', www.bluelinearts.org
2024 Rocklin Fine Arts Juried Show, Juror Frank Ordaz, Springview Hall Community Center, Johnson Springview Park, 5480 5th Street, Rocklin, Ca 95677, Exhibit Dates February 17 - 18, 2024, Online exhibit February 20, 2024 - , https://www.rocklinfinearts.org
Storytellers 2023, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Exhibit dates October 5 - 28, 2023, in Gallery and Online Exhibit, Opening Reception October 5, 2023, 577 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, Ca 92651, www.laslagunaartgallery.com
Reign Supreme Lion Heart Art Show and Auction, Exhibit dates June 11-25, 2023, Auction starts June 11 and ends June 25 at midnight, Opening June 22, 2023, Riverside Studios, Historic Downtown Truckee, 10076 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, reignsupreme.highfivesfoundation.org, www.riversideartstudios.com
Spectrum Gestalt 2023, Exhibit dates June 8 - June 26, 2023, Opening Reception June 10, 5-8 PM, bG Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2, Santa Monica, Ca, www.santamonica.bgartdealings.com
The Women's Show, Nevada Fine Arts, Exhibit dates March 4 - March 25, 2023, Opening Reception 4 - 6 PM, 1301 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada
Blue Line Arts - Lottery for the Arts, Preview Night Reception January 21, 4-8PM, Exhibition dates January 21-February 10, 2023, ,
Lottery will be held February 10th, 405 Vernon Street, Suite100, Roseville, California, Bluelinearts.org
PBS KVIE Art Auction,2022, September 30 - October 2, 2022, on TV (KVIE-HD) and livestream (kvie.org/artauction), Exhibit PBS KVIE Gallery, August 29 - September 28, 2022, 2030 West El Camino Avenue, Sacramento, California
Southwest Art Magazine, August/September Issue 2022, Southwestart.com
2022 The Best of the Best, Artist's Reception May 5, 2022, 6-7:30 PM, Online Exhibit Laslagunaartgallery.com, May 5-28, 2022, Las Laguna Art Gallery, 577 South Coast Hwy, Suite A1, Laguna Beach, California
2022 Flora and Fauna Virtual Exhibit, February 2022, Red Bluff art gallery, Red Bluff, California, www.redbluffartgallery.com/flora.htm
2022 Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ongoing, Salon de Cortez @ Hotel Palmas de Cortez, Los Barriles Visitor's Center and Cafe Maria
2021 "Botanical Art and Illustration", Las Laguna Gallery, December 2, 2021 - December 31, 2021, 577 S Coast Hwy Unit A-1, Santa Monica, Ca, www.laslagunagallery.com
2021 "Lovely Landscapes", Red Bluff Art Gallery, Online Exhibit November 15, 2021 - December 15, 2021, www.redbluffartgallery.com
2021 "Fall in Tahoe", North Tahoe Arts, September 9, 2021-October 7, 2021, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City,
Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2021 "Perennial Flower Power", North Tahoe Arts, July 1, 2021-August 15, 2021, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca,
www.northtahoearts.com
2021 "Reign Supreme", Riverside Studios, April 2 to May 7, 2021, 10076 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, www.riversideartstudios.com
2021 "Women In Art", Las Laguna Art Gallery, March 4 to March 27, 2021, 577 S Coast Highway A-1, Laguna Beach California,
www.laslagunagallery.com
2021 "small works-- Big Talent", Las Laguna Art Gallery, January 7 to January 30, 2021, 577 S. Coast Highway A-1, Laguna Beach, California, www.laslagunagallery.com
2021 North Tahoe Arts ARTisan Shop and Gallery, Ongoing, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2021 Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ongoing, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center and Cafe Maria
2020 "Endless Horizons", bG Gallery, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, California, August 22 - September 3, 2021, www.bgArtGalleries.com
2020 "Lion Heart" exhibit, Riverside Studios, February 7 - 28, Historic Downtown Truckee, 10076 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, www.riversidestudios.com
2020 North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop and Gallery, Ongoing, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2020 Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ongoing, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas De Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center and Cafe Maria
2019 North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop and Gallery, Ongoing, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2019 Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ongoing, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center and Cafe Maria
2019 NTA Member Exhibit, Corison Gallery, Exhibit dates April 17 - May 12, 2019, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2018 American Art Awards, Award winner Category 45 Manipulated Photography Humans or Animals "Duke With His Christmas Present", www.americanartawards.com
2018 North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop and Gallery, Ongoing, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
"Cabin Exhibit", Corison Gallery, June 28 - July 27, 2018, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2018 Corison Gallery, North Tahoe Arts Member Show, May 17 - June 11, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2018 Baja California Sur, Mexico, Ongoing, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center, and Cafe Maria
Gateway International Painting Competition December 2017, Lake Tahoe Frosty Morning, Page 2, www.paintingcontest.org
2017 Shop Local Holiday Faire & Kickoff Party, Tahoe City Visitors Center, 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California 96145, Wednesday November 29, 5 to 8 PM
2017, North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop and Gallery, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, www.northtahoearts.com
Gateway International Painting Competition June 2017, Chilling, Three Ravens, & Bobcat, Page 18, www.paintingcontest.org
"Big Art" Exhibit, Exhibit May 2 - May 31, 2017, North Tahoe Arts Corison Loft, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
2017 "Member Exhibit", April 6 - April 30, 2017, North Tahoe Arts Corison Loft, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, www.northtahoearts.com
March 2017, "Snowfestive" exhibit, North Tahoe Arts Corison Loft, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California
In Mexico, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center, and Cafe Maria, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, 2017
2016, North Tahoe Arts Artisan Shop and Gallery, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, www.northtahoearts.com
Southwest Art Magazine, August 2016 Issue, "Child's Play", www.southwestart.com
2016 Member Exhibit, April 5 - May 2, 2016, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California, www.northtahoearts.com
In Mexico, Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center, and Cafe Maria, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, 2016
Scraps Dog Bakery, 12030 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California, 2016
"Play" Exhibit, Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California, Opening Reception Friday March 11, 2016, 5-7 PM
Southwest Art Magazine, December 2015 Issue, "Scarlet Geraniums", www.southwestart.com
The American Art Awards 2015, 5th Place Award in Fashion, "Mexcian Woman with Blankets", www.americanartawards.com
Scraps Dog Bakery, "Duke With His Christmas Present", 12030 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California, 2015
KVIE ART AUCTION 2015, "Scarlet Geraniums", Live Auction starts Friday, September 18 thru 20th, Sunday, 40E "Scarlet Geraniums" auctions at 6:30 - 7 PM, WATCH ONLINE with LIVE STREAM, Friday, 9/18, 7- 10 PM PST, Saturday, 9/19, 12 - 10 PM PST, Sunday, 9/20, 12 - 10 PM PST, www.kvie.org/artauction
In Mexico - Salon de Cortez @ Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles Visitor's Center, and Cafe Maria 2012 - 2015
Miniatures, North Tahoe Arts Corison Loft, Exhibit April 28 - June 1, 2015, Opening Reception May 1, 5 - 7 PM, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California
North Tahoe Arts Member Show, Exhibit March 31 - April 27, Opening Reception April 3, 2015, 5 - 7 PM, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California
"Sand Harbor Rocks" oil on canvas, "Rocks" Exhibit February 13 - May 30, 2015, Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, Opening Reception Friday, February 13, 2015, 5 - 7 PM
Southwest Art Magazine, August 2014 Issue, Women In Art, "China Cove - Donner Lake", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, June 2014 Issue, "You are not alone.", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, April 2014 Issue, "Tulips", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, February 2014 Issue, "Sacramento, CA", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, December 2013 Issue, "Mexican Still Life", www.southwestart.com
Truckee River Winery "Cask as Canvas", September 29, 2013, from 5 - 7 PM, 11467 Brockway Road, Truckee, Ca 96161, www.truckeeriverwinery.com
Southwest Art Magazine, August 2013 Issue, "Flower Girl" in the Women in Art Section and "Bear Valley", www.southwestart.com
Truckee Tahoe Airport Distrtict Exhibition, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, Ca, Exhibit Dates: May 1 - July 31, 2013
ARTour 2013, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, Opening Reception: Tuesday, July 9, 5 - 7 PM, Exhibit Dates: July 2 - July 29, 2013, www.northtahoearts.com
Member's Exhibit, North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, Opening Reception: Saturday, May 11, 1 - 3 PM, Exhibit Dates: April 30 - June 3, 2013, www.northtahoearts.com
Southwest Art Magazine, June 2013 Issue, Special Landscape Section "Stillson Canyon", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, March 2013 Issue, "Donner Lake and Wildlife", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, March 2013 Issue, "Beach Day", www.southwestart.com
Eastcape Artists Studio Tour, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, February 13, 2013, 10 AM - 4 PM
"Burning Hearts", a juried community art exhibit, Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, Opening Reception Friday October 5, 5 - 7PM, Exhibit Dates: October 5 , 2012 - January 31, 2013
The Weekly, October 11 - 24, 2012 Issue, The Arts, "Brockway Cabin", featured artist and artwork, watercolor
Tea Pots and Fall Cornucopia", North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, Ca, Opening Reception Friday October 12, 5 - 7 PM, Exhibit Dates: October 3 - 29, 2012, www.northtahoearts.com
Southwest Art Magazine, October 2012 Issue, Special Section on Still Life, "Peppers", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, September 2012 Issue, I Saw it in SWA!, "Mountain Landscape with Red Flowers, www.southwestart.com
"Salon des Refuses", Chico Art Center, 450 Orange Street, Suite 6, Chico, Ca 95928, Exhibit May 26 - June 23, 2012, Opening Reception Saturday, May 26, 7 - 9 PM, www.chicoartcenter.com
Southwest Art Magazine, June 2012 Plein Air Issue, Special Section on Landscapes, "Lake Tahoe", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, 41st Anniversary Issue May 2012, Special Section on Still Life and Floral paintings, "Still Life with Chiles", www.southwestart.com
Southwest Art Magazine, February 2012 Issue, Special Landscape Section, "Mountain Landscape with Red Flowers", www.southwestart.com
Wee Gallery of Fine Art, International Artist Competition and Exhibition, 7010 E Main Street, Scottsdale, Az, Exhibit January 1 - February 1, 2012, Winner of Exceptional Merit Award "Lake Tahoe - Kings Beach".
Eastcape Artist's Studio Tour, Monday - February 13, 2012 - 10 AM to 4 PM, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, www.eastcapearts.com
"Everyday Objects", Juried Community Art Exhibit, Opening Reception, Friday, October 14, 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, Exhibit Dates: October 4, 2011 - January 31, 2012
"People - Places - Things" - Solo Show - Main Gallelry - North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, Ca, Exhibit August 3 - 28, 2011, www.northtahoearts.com
The Weekly Magazine North Tahoe Truckee, August 2011, The Arts, featured artist and artwork "Flamenco Dancers", acrylic
Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition and Exhibition 2010, www.artkudos.com click on - view all archived exhibitions, 2010 exhibition, exhibition finalists - page 4 - "Flower Girl" , Exhibit August 15, 2010 - August 15, 2011
18th Annual Festival de Artes, Hotel Palmas de Cortez, Los Barriles, B.C.S., Mexico, 10 AM - 4 PM, April 3, 2011
"Sierra Bear", North Tahoe Arts Main Gallery, 380 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, Ca, Exhibit March 2 - March 27, 2011
"Truckee Weather" A Juried Art Exhibit, Truckee Donner Recreation Parks District Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, February 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Visions Gallery, Second Annual Small Works Show, on Benito Juarez, Todos Santos, B.C.S., Mexico, December 2, 2010 - January 7, 2011
"Truckee Exposed" Juried Community Art Exhibit, Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District Community Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, Ca, October 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011
Colina del Sol 2nd Annual Art Show, Asociacion de Artes, Sunday, December 12, 2010, 9 AM - 3 PM, Los Barriles, B.C.S., Mexico
"Bold Expressions" 55th International Juried Open Exhibition, Northern California Arts, Inc., Sacramento Fine Arts Center, 5330-B Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, Ca, October 5 - 30, 2010
Salon de Cortez, Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2010 - 2011
Artist Studio and Gallery Tour, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, February 2010
Los Barriles Visitor's Information Center, Los Barriles, Mexico, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2010 - 2011 - 2012
Otra Vez Restaurant, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2010 - 2011
Cafe Maria, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico 2010 - 2011
Copper River Designs, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2010
Lunasea Gallery, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 2009
Eastcape Artist's Show, Los Barriles, Baja California Sur, Mexico, December 2009
Salon de Cortez, Palmas de Cortez Hotel/ Los Barriles Visitor's Information Center/ Cafe Maria/ Copper River Designs/ Otra Vez Restaurant, 2009
Lunasea Gallery, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, 2008
Salon de Cortez, Palmas de Cortez Hotel/ Los BarrilesVisitor's Information Center/ Cafe Maria/ Copper River Designs/ Otra Vez Restaurant, 2008
Art in Public Places, North Tahoe Arts, Nick and Willies, August-October 2008
Artour 2008, North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA, July 2008
15th Annual Festival de Artes, Rancho Buena Vista Hotel, BCS, Mexico, April 2008
Art in Public Places, North Tahoe Arts, Incline Village Rec Center, Incline Village, Nv, October 2007
Art in Public Places, North Tahoe Arts, Bank of America, Tahoe City, Ca, July-August 2007
Artist Studio and Home Tour, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, March 2007
Salon de Cortez, Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barrles, BCS, Mexico, 2007
Otra Vez Restaurant, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, 2007
Los Barriles Visitor's Information Center, Los Barriles, Mexco, 2007
Cafe Maria, Los Barriles, Mexico, 2007
Paul Beamer Gallery, Los Barriles , BCS, Mexico, 2005-06
Art in Public Places, North Tahoe Arts, Truckee Physical Therapy, Truckee, Ca, June-July 2006
Artist Studio and Gallery Tour, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, March 2006
Squeeze in Restaurant, Truckee, Ca, October 2005
Artour 2005, North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Ca, July 2005
Artist Studio and Gallery Tour, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, April 2005
12th Annual Festival de Artes, Palmas de Cortez Hotel, Los Barriles, BCS, Mexico, April 2005
"Nature's Palette" - Solo Show - Local Color Art Studio and Gallery, Incline Village, Nv, September 2003
The Weekly Magazine North Tahoe Truckee, September 2003 Issue, featured artist and artwork "You are not alone." acrylic
Artour 2002, North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, Ca, July 2002
Evanston-Lake Shore Area Regional Exhibition, Wieboldt's, Evanstson, Ill, 1968
Awards:
The American Art Awards 2018, Manipulated Photography 6th Place
The American Art Awards 2015, Fashion 5th Place
Exceptional Merit Award, 2011, International Artist Competition, Wee Gallery of Fine Art, 7010 E Main Street, Scottsdale, Arizona
Gold Key Scholastic Art Award for Achievement in Art and a Certificate of Merit, 1968, Evanston-Lake Shore Area Regional Exhibition, Wieboldt's, Evanston, Illinois