Portfolio
This section includes highlights of some of my Pastel Paintngs, as well as information about exhibitions and shows. If you have any questions about my work or approach, or for media inquiries, please get in touch directly.
"United We Stand"
PSA 2024 Award - Yang Family Award
"Three Hearts, One Purpose"
Won "BEST IN SHOW" at IAPS 2024 Exhibition
(International Association of Pastel Societies)
"A Gripping Moment of Isolation"
Accepted into the Pastel Society of America 51st "Enduring Brilliance" 2023 Exhibtion
Received the Lila Gold Memorial Award
Selected for an Exhibit at "The Butler Institute of American Art Museum" in Youngstown, Ohio
January 21,2024-February 25
Capturing the emotions and isolation that our healthcare workers had to endure.
I took the photo of this Orangutan at the Dublin, Ireland Zoo. The name Rory (meaning red headed) was choosen from a book of Irish boys names.
"Rory"
Won a Sponsor Award at the 2020 Pastel Society of New Mexico's - 28th National Pastel Exhibition.
Accepted into the Connecticut Pastel Society - 2020 Renaissance Exhibition.
"Moments"
Accepted into Pastel USA 2020 - Pastel Society of West Coast.
Accepted into the 2020 - 28th National Pastel Painting Exhibition - Pastel Society of New Mexico
I often take my camera with me to search for my next painting. I found this little girl dressed in her Sunday best and precious pink clogs at my local dock.
"Double Trouble"
Accepted into the 2020 - 28th National Pastel Painting Exhibition - Pastel Society of New Mexico
Two of my Favorite models - Buster & Marley. Two brothers being mischievous.
"Potroast"
Accepted into 2020 International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS)
Won a Honorable Mention Award 2020 Fall Dakota Art Competition.
This painting of Potroast was a one of my largest paintings and the most fun to capture his palyful manorisms with his favorite toy
"Brad"
Honorable Mention - Surburban Art League
A Kind Soul
"Peter"
Award of Merit - Surburban Art League
Peter in his stoic uniform
"Downtime from the Frontline"
Accepted into 2021 Artist Network Top 100 Pastel artist
Accepted into the 2021 Pastel Society of New Mexico's - 29th National Pastel Exhibition.
Accepted into the 2021 IAPS-International Association of Pastel Societies 38th Juried Exhibition.
I took the photo during the 2020 Covid Pandemic at my local hospital outside of the Emergency Room.
"Shedding Light on Our Heroes"
49th Pastel Society of America 2021 Exhibition -1st Place Founders Award
Donated by The Flora B. Giffuni Foundation - Juror of Awards: Emily A. Beeny, PhD.
I took the photo of these Nurses (Our Heroes) after battling a long day of trying to save the lives of our loved ones from a debilitating virus.