Going Fishing (detail) St. Malo At the Beach At the Park
acrylic, 34 x 40" acrylic, 24 x 48" acrylic, 24 x 48" acrylic, 28 x 34"
I'll be right back Very Interesting
acrylic, 24 x 24" acrylic, 24 x 24"
August Island of Oleron
acrylic, 18 x 24" acrylic, 18 x 24"
Mad River Valley Vermont Barns
acrylic, 30 x 40" acrylic, 18 x 24"
Midtown NYC City Study #1
acrylic, 24 x 24" acrylic, 36 x 36"
Artist Statement
My paintings portray moments in time, each "a slice of life" from my life, giving a strong connection, purpose, and authenticity to my work. I am fascinated by how the outside line of a form defines character and personality of the subject matter, as well as creating movement and energy. My intent is to demonstrate dependent relationships between the light and dark "puzzle pieces" that build the composition, emphasizing the bold contrasts, strong pattern, and simplicity of design in everyday life.Exhibitions
Art of the Northeast - May 2007
Our World Gallery - Spring 2007 - Stamford, CT
Silvermine School of Art Faculty Shows - New Canaan, CT
Spectrum 2006 - Carriage Barn - New Canaan, CT
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art - Rental and Sales Gallery - CA
Parade Gallery - Warren, VT
Without Words - Santa Clara, CA
Urban Theater - San Jose, CA
Collections
Corporate Collections - Beazer Development and Lockheed Corp
Private Collections - US, Sweden, Japan, France, and Portugal
Awards
Fulbright Scholarship - Finalist and First Place Alternate in Textile Design
Konstafckskolan - Stockholm, Sweden
Stanley and Vivian Reed Show - First place awarded by the Questar Gallery
Silvermine School of Art Lecture Series
Carousel - Local Television Station (Cablevision) Interview
Boundless Gallery - Artist of the Month
Teaching Experience
2006 to Present
Carey Parks Schwartz Studio, Stamford, CT
Conduct six week long courses in painting for the intermediate and advanced student. During these three hour classes comprised of six students, a painting on canvas is completed demonstrating the taught principles of spatial perspective, color theory, and composition. Challenging exercises are implemented to achieve individual artistic goals and create confident painters.
1995 to Present
Silvermine School of Art - Faculty Member, New Canaan, CT
Create and teach curriculum in fine art painting classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Each semester, students learn(in-depth) the principles of spatial perspective, composition, color theories, techniques of painting and materials through the production of 1 to 2 paintings per session, weekly informational sheets and demonstrations.
Education
San Jose State University – Graduate School
Masters of Arts – Painting, 1987
University of California at Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts – Art, 1984
Bachelor of Arts – Zoology, 1984