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Who Am I?After spending 20+ years in healthcare, the decision was relatively easy to return to school. Sometimes you have to listen to that inner voice that guides you to happiness.
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Two-Dimensional Studio Art from the University of Arizona. Graduated Academic Distinction/Cum Laude, May 2018 I paint from my heart. I photograph what catches my eye. I am an artist. |
Updates |
Life is very fluid these days, and has been since COVID changed the world for all of us. I still would like to participate in the Artist in Residency programs through the National Park Service. I would also like to explore Residency programs in Europe as well (Italy, Ireland, England and France). Graduate School - to do or not to do?? There's a Graduate program in Florence Italy that I have my eye on. As you can tell, I am not limiting myself in dreams or possible future endeavors.
2024 brought huge challenges and changes into my personal life. It meant closing down my art studio/business, and working on a very limited basis. I am so grateful for the unconditional support from the three shops who continue to carry my art and items. And as the year has evolved, I have taken the time to evaluate my future doing markets and weekend shows. No one talks about how truly grueling these are - physically, emotionally and financially. I joke and say how I can never compete with people shopping for cupcakes, soap and earrings. There is some real talk in that joke though. Perhaps my art is best suited in perfectly curated shops so that people can see what it will look like in a home, as opposed to sweltering under a market umbrella laid out on a table? As I continue to evolve as an artist, my thought-process on how to “sell” is evolving too. No one said being an artist would be easy. I was discouraged from being an artist more than I was ever encouraged. But, when I paint, I am my most happiest. I know I am on the right path for me - no matter how fluid it might be. |
Past Awards & Shows |
2018-2020
Various work was displayed at University of Arizona, RLSS Office and Occupational Health Clinic in the Babcock Building 2019 "Monsoon Walk at Dusk" - First Place in the University of Arizona "My Time" Art Show 2018 "The Cactus Series" - Personal Reflections Pop-up Art Show, April 21st BFA Show - Lionel Rombach Gallery (University of Arizona) 2017 Academic Year - Academic Distinction (2016-2017) Dean's List - Spring Semester (University of Arizona) "Tufted Friend" - 2017 Illustration and Design Awards, February 24-March 2 Lionel Romback Gallery (University of Arizona) "Strutin' Joe" - 2D Exhibition, February 7-16 Lionel Romback Gallery (University of Arizona) University of Arizona: Faculty Women's Club: Helen Schaefer Scholarship (2016-17) 2016 Dean's List - Fall Semester (University of Arizona) "An Artist's Journey - Part One" December 2016-January 2017, Solo Show (Caffe' Luce', Tucson AZ) "Unfinished Dream" - September-December 2016 Fine Arts Building (University of Arizona) College of Fine Arts: Samuel Latta Kingan Scholarship - 2D (University of Arizona 2016-17) "The Dream" - 2D Exhibition, February 16-26 Lionel Romback Gallery (University of Arizona) "The Barrio Door Series" - Bernal Scholarship Work, February 17 - March 25 Student Gallery (Pima Community College) Sandscript Art Journal - Visual Art Finalist (Pima Community College) 2015 "The University Series" - Fall, Student Gallery (Pima Community College) Bernal Photography Scholarship (Pima Community College) Sandscript Art Journal - Visual Art Finalist, Second Place Award (Pima Community College) Frances Frye Memorial Scholarship (Pima Community College 2014-15) |