EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Indiana University
GRANTS
2006 The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Inc.; New York, NY
REPRESENTATION
Sherry French Gallery; New York, NY
Edgewood Orchard Gallery; Door County, WI
Capricorn Gallery; Bethesda, MD 1992-1994
PUBLICATIONS
2006 “The Artist’s” Magazine, Feature Article; May
2005 “International Artist” Magazine, Showcase of Master
Painters of the United States: February/March
“Watercolor Magic” Magazine, Cover Article; February
2004 “Watercolor 2004” Magazine,
An American Artist Publication; Fall
1992 “Watercolor 1992” Magazine,
An American Artist Publication; Fall
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
International Guild of Realism; Scottsdale, AZ
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2008 "32nd Annual Transparent Watercolor
Sociey of America Juried Exhibition"
Maurice Prendergast Award; United States
2007 "Gallery and Invited Artists",
Sherry French Gallery; New York, NY
"Painting=Poetry-ut pictura poesis",
Sherry French Gallery; New York, NY
“Flowers in February”,
Sherry French Gallery; New York, NY
2006 “Small Sizes-Precious Pieces”,
Sherry French Gallery; New York, NY
“Contemporary American Realism”; Fort Wayne, IN
2003 “Fernwood Botanical Garden”; Niles, MI
2002 “University of St. Francis”; Fort Wayne, IN
1998 “Hoosier Salon Exhibition”
Outstanding work, any medium; Indianapolis, IN
1995 “International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration”; Hunt Institute/Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburg, PA
1994 “20th Century American Realism,
the Philip Desind Collection”; South Bend, IN
“South Bend Regional Museum of Art”; South Bend, IN
“Winsor & Newton Calendar Competition” Finalist; United States/Canada
1992 “Colfax Cultural Center”; South Bend, IN
1991 “Arches Watercolor Competition” Finalist;
United States/Canada
SELECT SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Fernwood Botanical Garden; Niles, MI ▪ 2003
University of St. Francis; Ft. Wayne, IN ▪ 2002
South Bend Regional Museum of Art; South Bend, IN ▪ 1994
Colfax Cultural Center; South Bend, IN ▪ 1992
TEACHING
Watercolor Workshops; Across the Midwest
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Chesterton Art Center; Chesterton, IN
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Elkhart Art League; Elkhart, IN
1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
South Bend Regional Museum; South Bend, IN
1994, 1993
SELECT ART FAIRS
Art & Apples Festival; Rochester, MI
2003 (Grand Award), 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999,
1998 (Award of Excellence), 1997
Barrington Art Fair; Barrington, IL
1999 (First Place Award), 1997 (First Place Award)
Black Swamp Arts Festival; Bowling Green, OH
2004 (Dorothy Uber Bryan Best in Painting Award)
Deer Path Art League Fall Festival; Lake Forest, IL
2003 (Award of Excellence/Painting)
Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival; Downers Grove, IL
2003, 2002 (Award of Excellence)
Elmhurst Art Fair; Elmhurst, IL
2005, 2004 (Best of Show Award)
Festival of Arts; Oklahoma City, OK
2002, 2001
57th Street Art Fair; Chicago, IL
2001, 2000, 1999, 1998 (Best New Artist Award)
Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival; Hinsdale, IL
2006, 2003 (First Place/Painting Award)
Glenview Fine Art Fair; Glenview, IL
2000 (Award of Excellence), 1999 (Award of Excellence)
Krasl Art Fair; St. Joseph, MI
2007, 2006, 2005 (Best in Category Award), 2004, 2003, 2002,
2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Lake Geneva Art Fair; Lake Geneva, WI
2006 (Best of Show Award), 2005, 2004 (Best of Show Award),
2003 (Best Painting Award)
Leeper Park Art Fair; South Bend, IN
2005, 2004 (Merit Award), 2003 (Judges Choice Award),
2002 (Judges Choice Award), 2001 (Judges Choice Award),
2000 (Merit Award), 1999 (Judges Choice Award),
1998 (Merit Award), 1997 (Judges Choice Award),
1996 (Judges Choice Award), 1995 (Judges Choice Award),
1994 (Merit Award), 1992 (Merit Award), 1991 (Merit Award)
Long Grove Art Festival; Long Grove, IL
2006, 2005 (Best of Show, 2-Dimentional Award),
2004 (Best of Show, 2-Dimention Award)
North Shore Art Festival; Northbrook, IL
2002 (First Place Award)
Oak Park Art Fair; Oak Park, IL
2004 (Best of Show Award)
Oconomowoc Art Festival; Oconomowoc, WI
2003, 2002 (Best in Category Award), 2001, 2000, 1999,
1998 (Best in Category Award)
Old Capital Art Fair; Springfield, IL
2006 (First Place Award), 2005 (Best of Show Award),
2004, 2002, 2001 (Best of Show Award),
2000 (Outstanding Newcomer Award)
Oswego Fine Art Fair; Oswego, IL
2006 (Best of Show Award), 2005 (Best of Show Award)
Park Full of Art; Griffith, IN
2004 (Second Place Award), 2003 (Second Place Award),
2002(Second Place Award), 2001 (Best Watercolor Award),
2000 (Best Watercolor Award), 1999 (Best of Show),
1998 (Best of Show Award), 1996 (First Place Award)
Penrod, Indianapolis, IN
2005, 1996, 1992
Port Clinton Art Festival; Highland Park, IL
2000, 1998, 1997
Round the Fountain Art Fair; Lafayette, IN
2007, 2005 (Best Watercolor Award), 2004, 2003,
2002 (Best Watercolor Award), 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
South Haven Art Fair; South Haven, MI
2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998,
1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Smokey Hill River Festival; Salina, KS
2002 (Award of Excellence)
State Street Art Fair; Ann Arbor, MI
1997
Village of Winona Art Festival; Winona, IN
2004 (Purchase Award)
