I have always found joy and inspiration in nature. These feelings are reflected in my artwork, which includes impressionistic pastel landscapes and close-up views of nature; more abstract landscapes in mixed media; and collages of found natural objects, vintage books, paper, and paint. People often respond to my work with a feeling of emotional connection as they recognize a familiar scene, a sense of peace and calm as they experience a serene landscape, and an increased awareness and appreciation of the natural world around us.
I have studied art my entire life, taking classes and workshops in different mediums. My paintings have been in solo and group exhibitions and have won awards, and my artwork can be found in numerous private collections. I am an Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America, Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey and a member of Studio Montclair. Before working as an artist, I was an environmental writer, editor, and educator.
2013
"Sky Gazing," D&R Greenway Land Trust
"State of the Art 2013" Studio Montclair Members' Exhibition
"Focus on Pastels" Pastel Society of NJ Signature/Board Members' Exhibition
2012
"Landscapes in Pastel & Mixed Media," Congregation Shomrei Emunah
"Between Earth and Sky," 73 See Gallery
Art Connections 8, George Segal Gallery
"The Art of Relaxation," Summit Medical Group
"State of the Art 2012" Studio Montclair Members' Exhibition
Pastel Society of NJ Signature Members' Exhibition, Design Domaine Gallery
Gaelen Juried Art Show, Whippany, NJ
Pastel Society of NJ Members' Exhibition, Livingston Gallery
Mountain Art Show, St. John on the Mountain
Art Association of Rutherford 65th Annual Juried Exhibition
Pastel Society of New Jersey Annual Juried Exhibition
2011
PSNJ Annual Juried Exhibition
Mountain Art Show, St. John on the Mountain
Art Connections 7, George Segal Gallery
Pastel Society of New Jersey Signature Members Exhibition
Pastel Society of New Jersey Members Exhibition
ArtSpace Member Show, Livingston Gallery
2010
Mountain Art Show, St. John on the Mountain
Pastel Society of New Jersey Signature Members Exhibition
Art Connections 6, George Segal Gallery
Group Landscape Exhibition, Gallery MacEgan
Studio Montclair Members' Exhibition
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Members Show
Pastel Society of New Jersey Members Show
2009
Pastel Society of New Jersey Annual Juried Show
"Inspirations," Studio Montclair juried exhibition
Mountain Art Show, St. John on the Mountain
Art at the Oval, Livingston, NJ
Gaelen Juried Art Show, Whippany, NJ
Art Connections 5, George Segal Gallery
Pastel Society of New Jersey Award Winners Exhibit
Spring - Innovations II, ACL Gallery, Livingston, NJ
Studio Montclair Members Exhibition
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Members Show
Pastel Society of New Jersey Members Exhibition
Upper Merion Art Show
2008
"Landscapes in Four Seasons" Nutley Public Library
Pastel Society of New Jersey Juried Exhibition
Upper Merion Artists Group Art Show, King of Prussia, PA
Millburn-Short Hills Art Fair
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Members Show
Studio Montclair Members Show
Pastel Society of New Jersey Members Show
"Two Views" two-person show, BrassWorks, Montclair, NJ
2007
"Perfectly Pastel" ArtSpace Studio Exhibition, Morristown, NJ
Pastel Society of New Jersey Juried Exhibition, West Caldwell, NJ
Pastel Society of New Jersey Members Exhibition, Morristown, NJ
Tewksbury Historical Society Art Show, Oldwick, NJ
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Members' Show, Summit, NJ
Studio Montclair Members Exhibition "What's New?" Montclair, NJ
"Works on Paper" Juried Show, Main Line Art Center, Haverford, PA
"Local Landscapes" Studio Montclair Block Gallery, Montclair, NJ
"Spring Landscapes and Other Paintings" Sepia Home, Montclair, NJ
Awards
2012 Art Association of Rutherford Annual Juried Exhibition – Second Place
2011 Pastel Society of NJ Annual Juried Exhibition – PSNJ Award of Excellence
2011 Mountain Art Show – Award of Excellence
2010 Mountain Art Show – Award of Excellence
2009 Art at the Oval – Honorable Mention, Mixed Media & Graphics
2008 Millburn-Short Hills Art Fair – Merit Award
2008 Pastel Society of NJ Members Exhibition – Honorable Mention
2007 Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Members Show – Pastel Award