I am an abstract mixed media artist and educator from Long Island, NY.
As a teacher, I encourage my students to prioritize process over product and enjoy the deeply personal and individualized act of art making. I employ the same methodology within my own work as I playfully experiment with a variety of media to create an initial foundation and history of colors and textures. I typically break the stark white of a new canvas by writing an intention or meditation followed by layers of colors and transfers of my original photographs. Series and final compositions are inspired by my inner and outer observations: recent travel adventures, elements of nature, music or positive messages from teabag fortunes. My hope is that my artwork provides an opportunity for the viewer to take a journey with me, making new discoveries and enjoying treasures and wonder along the way.
Recent Art Exhibitions
2024
Beauty of Brightwaters, Brightwaters Art Council and Historical Society, NY
Patchworks 2024, PAC Juried Members Exhibit, Patchogue, NY
Featured Artist for the Month of April, Islip Arts Council, Bayshore, NY
Manifesting Spring, Firefly Artists Gallery, Northport, NY
All You Need Is Love, Firefly Artists Gallery, Northport, NY
Member Exhibition, Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, NY
2023
Solo Show, Nothing is Static, East Northport Public Library, East Northport, NY
Memberships
BACCA
Art League of Long Island
South Bay Art Association
South Bay Art AssociationC
Islip Arts Council
Brightwaters Art Council
Professional Experience
2001-present: Art Teacher, Seaford Public Schools, Seaford, NY
1998-2001: Elementary Classroom Teacher, Seaford Public Schools, Seaford, NY
Presentations and Workshop Facilitations
NAEA Conference, Art Supervisors Association, Balanced Mind Conference
Education
B.S. Fine Arts – Graphic Design, Hofstra University
A.A.S. Business Administration/Marketing, Nassau Community College
M.A. Elementary Education, Dowling College
EDL Certificate, Educational Administration, Stony Brook University
Graduate Level Fine Arts Courses, Long Island University
TAB Summer Institute, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Various in-person and online workshops with inspirational artists such as Nicholas Wilton,
Louise Fletcher and Pamela Caughey
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