Artist Statement/CV

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