My Journey
I specialize in abstract concepts with acrylic on canvas and paper.
Life experiences are the focus of bold abstractions rendered primarily in acrylic on canvas and paper. Paintings range in scale from small spontaneous studies to large-scale canvases. I often paint to music that evokes spontaneity.
Color is a power that directly influences the soul.
- Wassily Kandinsky
All About Me
I've been painting all of my life. While being an artist is a difficult tug-of-war between my inner dreamer and critic, I've grown to love this process. It hasn't just taught me about the world, but also about myself.
Background
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Over 40 years as a juried artist in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, VA, 1975 - 2016
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Moved to Boulder in 2016 to be with my family
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Born and educated in Michigan
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BS in Art Education from Western Michigan University
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Patricia Ann Peterson Scholarship in Art
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The LaPierre Award in Art
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Elected Outstanding Senior Artist
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Advanced Art Study to Present
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Developed individual approach to painting through concentrated work, 1968 to present
Selected Corporate Collections
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Advanced Technology, Reston, VA
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AFL-CIO Headquarters, Washington DC
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Bank of Virginia, Richmond, VA
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BDM Corporation, Washington, DC
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First Union Bank, McLean, VA
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Glaxo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Raleigh, NC
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Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA
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IBM Corporation, Washington DC
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Investment Company Institute, Washington, DC
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Julian Studley Corporation, Tysons Corner, VA
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Linpro Corporation, Boston, MA
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McDonald’s Headquarters, CA
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Medimmure, MD
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Mercy Medical Center, MN
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Mobil Corporation, Reston, VA
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Odessa Engineering, Auston, TX
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Phillip Morris Collection, Richmond, VA
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SAS Institute, NC, IL, CA, NY, MA
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Sheraton Hotel, Jackson MI
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Silverwood Associates, Reston, VA
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Smith Kline Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
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Tower Club, Tysons Corner, VA
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United States Geological Survey, Reston, VA
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United Way Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
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Windwalker Inc., McLean, VA