biography

IN THE PRESS

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1998-2001
    Masters of Fine Arts (MFA)
    The George Washington University
    Washington, DC
  • Focus in painting, drawing, printmaking, and materials/methods
  • 1994-1998
    Bachelor of Arts (BA)
    The George Washington University
    Washington, DC
  • Courses included painting, drawing, printmaking, and art history
  • 1991-1994
    Smithsonian Printmaking Workshops
    Washington, DC

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2011-Present
    Instructor
    Artworks Fine Art Studio
    Bethesda, MA
  • Painting, Drawing
  • 2009-Present
    Adjunct Professor
    George Mason University
    Fairfax, VA
  • Drawing I
  • 2006-Present
    Adjunct Professor
    The Georgetown University
    Washington, DC
  • Drawing I
  • 2006-2008
    Adjunct Professor
    American University
    Washington, DC
  • Drawing I
  • Studio Experience: Painting/Drawing/Sculpture
  • 2004-2009
    Drawing Coordinator & Adjunct Professor
    Corcoran College of Art & Design
    Washington, DC
  • Foundations Department- Drawing I/II/III
  • Reed Pen/Ink Wash
  • Pre-College Summer Program (Drawing)
  • 2001-2002
    Adjunct Professor
    The George Washington University
    Washington DC
  • Drawing I- Drawing II for Prof. Frank Wright (Sabbatical)

EXHIBITIONS

  • 2014 - Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY
  • 2014 - Grit: Urban Landscape, Boston, MA
  • 2013 - Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY
  • 2013 - City Scapes, Group Show at Gallery B, Bethesda, MD
  • 2012 - NYC Affordable Art Fair, New York, NY
  • 2012 - Hillyer Art Space Restrospective, Washington, DC
  • 2012 - Fact, Fairy Tales and Fictions, Lexington, KY
  • 2012 - Small Paintings From Seven Schools, Rockville, MD
  • 2011 - The Upper Middle, Solo Show, Georgetown University Spagnuolo Gallery, Washington, DC
  • 2011 - About a Dog, Solo Show, Artspace 109, Arlington, VA
  • 2011 - Boston International Fine Arts Show, Boston, Mass.
  • 2011 - When Art and Fashion Collide @ L2, Washington, DC
  • 2011 - Artworks, Solo Show, Bethesda, MD
  • 2011 - Ben Olsen & Friends Benefit Art Show for Bread for the City, Washington, DC
  • 2010 - Hiickock Art Auction, WPA, Washington, DC
  • 2010 - Hillyer Art Space, One Man Show, Washington, DC
  • 2010 - Ben Olsen & Friends Benefit Art Show for Bread for the City @ The Fridge, Washington, DC
  • 2007 - Susan Byrne Gallery, Middleburg, VA
  • 2006 - American University Faculty Exhibition
  • 2005 - Printmakers Atelier Contemporary Winter Show, Washington, DC
  • 2005 - Corcoran College of Art & Design, White Walls Gallery, Foundations Faculty Show, Washington, DC
  • 2005 - Fraser Gallery, Group Drawing Show, Bethesda, MD
  • 2004 - Fraser Gallery, Group Show, Bethesda, MD
  • 2003 - Fraser Gallery, 8th Annual International Juried Art Competition, Georgetown, Washington, DC
  • 2002 - Marin-Price Galleries, Undressed, Group Drawing Show, Bethesda, MD
  • 2001 - Dimock Gallery, Washington, DC

AWARDS RECEIVED

  • Judge for the 2008 Fairfax County Regional Scholastic Art Awards Program
  • Finalist in the Animal Art category of the 21st Annual Artist's Magazine Art Competition for A Study in Movement.(2003)
  • Honorable Mention in the 8th Annual Fraser Gallery International Juried Show
  • Morris Lewis Fellowship winner (1999-2000), The George Washington University
  • Presidential Art Scholar (1994-1998) The George Washington University