Education:
1973 Western Washington University, B.A. Political Science

Related Studies (2001 to Date):
July 2009 Graduate: Artist Trust EDGE Program, Centrum Center, Pt. Townsend, Washington
Private Classes – Patrick Howe, Larry Calkins, Tracy Fraker
Bellevue Art Museum Classes – Melissa McCutcheon, Edd Cox, Alan Rushing, Darren Waterston
Kirkland Arts Center Classes – Patti Treger, Michael Otterson, Ellen Rutledge, Eric Chamberlain
Pratt Fine Arts Center Classes – Jeff Gunn, Larry Calkins

Related Experience:
2011 EAFA Gallery at Seattle Design Center – Manager, Seattle, Washington
2010 EDGE Group Show Coordinator – Seattle City Hall, Seattle, Washington
EDGE Group Show Coordinator – Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, Washington
Public Relations/Media Contact – Parklane Gallery, Kirkland, Washington
2009 Artist in Residence – Centrum Center, Pt. Townsend, Washington
Public Relations/Media Contact – Parklane Gallery, Kirkland, Washington
2008 Co-chair EAFA 33rd Annual Juried Open Exhibition, Redmond, Washington
1994-01 OJOY Custom Painting, Kirkland, Washington
1994-99 Art Docent – Sandburg Elementary, Kirkland, Washington

Solo/Group Exhibitions:
2011 EAFA Gallery at Seattle Design Center – Group Show, Seattle, Washington
Dusted Valley Winery & Gallery – Solo Show, Woodinville, Washington
“Boats, Barns & Bridges” – Group Show at University House, Issaquah, Washington
KAST at Evergreen Hospital – Group Show, Kirkland, Washington
2010 “Shine” EDGE Graduates Exhibition – Seattle Design Center, Seattle, Washington
“Postscripts from the EDGE” – Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, Washington
Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue, Washington
“The Forester’s Daughter” Featured Artist – Parklane Gallery, Kirkland, Washington
“Movers & Shakers” – Kaewyn Gallery, Bothell, Washington
2009 Overlake Hospital Conference Center, Bellevue, Washington
2008 Featured Artist Show – Local Color, Seattle, Washington
“Women in Wax” – Expressive Arts Gallery, Mukilteo, Washington
2007 Members’ Show – Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, Washington
“This is Where I Live” – La Isla Solo Show, Seattle, Washington
Featured Artist Show – Local Color, Seattle, Washington
“Kirkland Uncorked” – Kirkland Arts Center Booth, Kirkland, Washington
Art Walk – Redmond Town Center, Redmond, Washington
Art Walk – Agate Designs, Seattle, Washington

Juried Exhibitions:
2011 EAFA 1st Annual Open Abstract Show – Seattle Design Center, Seattle, Washington
2010 “Postscripts from the EDGE” – Seattle City Hall, Seattle, Washington (Upcoming)
Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery – Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds, Washington
RISE Auction & Exhibition, Seattle Design Center, Seattle, Washington
“Dream” – Artist Trust Auction 2010, Fisher Pavilion, Seattle, Washington
2009 EAFA 34th Annual Open Exhibition – Symetra Building, Bellevue, Washington
Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery – Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds, Washington
“Working in Wax” Encaustic Show – Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, California
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) – Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, Washington
2008 EAFA 33rd Annual Open Exhibition – Redmond City Hall, Redmond, Washington
City of Auburn Public Exhibition – Auburn Avenue Theatre, Auburn, Washington
Tenth Annual Kenmore Art Show, Kenmore, Washington
“Bush Whacked” – La Familia Gallery, Seattle, Washington
EAFA Members’ Show – Trilogy Ridge, Redmond, Washington
Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (KAST) – Home Studio, Kirkland, Washington
Arts of Snohomish Annual Exhibition – Carnegie Center, Snohomish, Washington
Collective Visions Juried Exhibition – Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, Washington
Monroe Arts Council Juried Auction – Art Merchant Gallery, Monroe, Washington
Art Merchant International Juried Exhibition, Art Merchant Gallery, Monroe, Washington
2007 Ninth Annual Kenmore Art Show, Kenmore, Washington
EAFA Members’ Show – Trilogy Ridge, Redmond, Washington

Awards & Honors:
2010 "The Artist's Magazine" 27th Annual Competition - Finalist
2008 Arts of Snohomish Annual Exhibition (Third Place), Snohomish, Washington
2007 Ninth Annual Kenmore Art Show Purchase Award, Kenmore, Washington


Bibliography:
2010 "The Artist's Magazine"/Dec
“Art Zone,” Seattle Channel and KCTS – RISE feature/May - Seattle, Washington
“Jesus Christ in His Own Words,” featured illustration - Framingham, Massachusetts
2009 “Studio Visit” - Winter 2009 Edition – Vol. 8 - Boston, Massachusetts
City Arts Magazine/Dec. - Seattle, Washington “Currently Kirkland” Klife and KGov TV/May - Kirkland, Washington
“Curator’s Eye: Rust & Damage” – City Arts Magazine/Apr. - Seattle, Washington
2008 iWitness Video – KIRO TV.COM /May - Seattle, Washington


Public Installations:
Swedish Medical Group – Permanent Collection, Mill Creek, Washington
Swedish Medical Group – Permanent Collection, Redmond, Washington
Kenmore City Hall – Permanent Collection, Kenmore, Washington


Professional Affiliations:
Artist Trust - Seattle
Eastside Association of Fine Arts (EAFA)
Kirkland Arts Center


Representation:
Kirkland Arts Center HAS Store – Kirkland, Washington
Parklane Gallery – Kirkland, Washington
Musings – Mill Creek, Washington