Painting and sculpting are ways to create visual text. I consider myself a process artist. My work leans toward the abstract. Although I begin my work with something in mind, I am open to exploration throughout the development of my art. The plan will often change in response to opportunities that arise during the creative process. I frequently shift between mediums. For me, painting is a vigorous practice. Currently, I am working primarily in layers of oil washes over plaster. It is a medium which allows for exploration and I am continuing to expand and develop how I use this method. If I am feeling like everything needs to slow down I will spend some time working in clay. My subjects most often are inspired by organics; where I spend time looking at things under a microscope or gather inspiration from the ocean, pieces of shell and other found materials. I am keenly interested in counterbalances; in nature, in people, in relationships. Joining the studios of ARTHOUSE, Sacramento, California in January 2019, I also maintain a studio on the North Coast of California where I continue to find new inspiration. You can reach me via email at . • ARTHOUSE Gallery Co-manager, Sacramento, California 2021 - Present • ARTHOUSE Studio Artist, Linda Green Arts, Sacramento, California 2019 - Present • Curator for Jimmy's Gallery for Emerging Artists, Sacramento, Califormia 2013 - Present • Art Instructor, Linda Green Arts, Auburn, California 2007 - 2021 • Artist in Residence, OLAS - Old Library Artist Studios, Auburn, California 2016 - 2017 • Editor of PlacerArts Palette, 2015 - 2017 • Program Coordinator, PlacerArts ARTspace, Placer County, California 2011 - 2017 • Artist in Residence, The Arts Building, Auburn, California 2000 - 2015 • Program Director, PlacerArts Artists Gym for emerging artists 2012 - 2014 • Art Instructor, Creative Arts and Music Center, Granite Bay, California 2000 - 2012 • Sparrow Gallery, Sacramento, Ca. - Water's Edge 2021 • Art in the Redwoods (First Place in Oil, Acrylic and Mixed), Gualala, Ca. - 2021 • Jimmy's Barber Garage, Sacramento, Ca. - 2021 • General Gomez Life Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - AIR Show 2018 • Embellishments Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - OLAS Reunion Show 2018 • General Gomez Life Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - Women by Women 2016 • The Arts Building Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - AIR Show 2014 • The Arts Building Alley Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - Naked Alley 2014 • Oz Gallery, Auburn, Ca. 2013 • The Arts Building Gallery, Auburn, Ca. - The Peep Show 2013 • Sierra Moon Goldsmith, Auburn, Ca. 2012 • Gallery 2237 Roseville Ca. 2012 • Oz Gallery Auburn Ca. 2011 • Chief's Table Roseville Ca. 2011 • 20th Street Gallery Sacramento Ca. - 20/20 Show 2009 • Tsudas Deli Auburn Ca. 2009 • Blue Line Gallery Roseville Ca. - Faces Show 2009 • California Sacramento State University - The Witt Gallery 2009 • KBMR Sacramento Ca. 2009 • The Arts Building Auburn Ca. - Artist in Residence Show 2008 • Gallery 2237 Roseville Ca. 2007 • Artful Blend Roseville Ca. 2006 • Cascades Roseville Ca. 2004 • Latitudes Restaurant Auburn Ca. 2004 • Artful i Gallery Roseville Ca. 2004 • Gallery 2237 Roseville Ca. 2003