ABOUT

Bio:  We moved our family to Virginia couple of years ago.  Before that I lived in Jacksonville, Florida. I am married with 3 kids under 10. I homeschool all of them, so life is very full and a bit chaotic. When I am not teaching, I am probably painting and woodworking. I also enjoy sewing and textile crafts. I am almost always listening to music and I love going on family trips to trails and state and national parks.

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Influences:  Health and neurodivergence were the core themes of much of my previous work. Despite the changes in imagery, my art still stems from my perspective as I manage symptoms and struggles. Because of this self discovery and shift towards general wellness, I’ve been inspired to make happier art. It’s all really heavily influenced by things that bring me joy, no matter how small.

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Education and Career:

I have a Bachelor of in Arts in Education from the University of North Florida, and a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts from Jacksonville University.

I taught art in a public school setting for about 7 years. I hold a Professional Teaching Certificate for Art (K-12).

I began working as a full time artist in 2022.

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Past Exhibitions:

2023                Teeny, Tiny, BOLD, Rountree Gallery, Platteville, WI

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2022                Digital Directions, MFA Circle Gallery, Maryland Federation

                          of Art, Annapolis, MD

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2022                Like Clockwork, Vestige Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA

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2021                Up Close and Personal, Trolley Barn Gallery, The Art Effect,

                         Poughkeepsie, NY

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2020                Divulge: A National Exhibition Featuring the Use of Art for

                         Therapy, Coping, & Mental Health Awareness, D’Art Center,

                         Norfolk, VA

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2019                MFA in the Works, Alexander Brest Gallery, Jacksonville

                         University, FL

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2017                Sketchbook Exhibition, ArtisTTable, online

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2016                Northeast Florida Art Education Association Spring Member

                          Juried Show, Unity Plaza, Jacksonville, FL

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2016                Ladies First, ArtisTTable, online

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2013                Senior Exhibition, Lufrano Intercultural Gallery, University of

                         North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

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2013                2nd Floor Galleries, University of North Florida, 

                          Jacksonville, FL

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2013                Student Juried Annual, Museum of Contemporary Art

                          Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

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2010                Water, Pablo Creek Library, Jacksonville, FL