 Born in Chicago, I moved as a young girl to Iowa and lived there most of my life until moving to Arizona in 1995. Being a professional artist is my third career after homemaking and then insurance. I went back to college and found an elective in drawing. Then I started taking more and more classes in Life drawing and classical drawing. Because of physical problems I don't paint on an easel but paint flat on an architect's table. I'm always experimenting in texture color and different substrate materials. The changes that I have gone through on this journey are profound.
Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions. I'd love to hear from you.
Phone: 602-576-0406
Breathing deeply and purely soul!!!
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| Exhibitions: |
| 2010 |
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Solo Show Art Space |
| 2009 |
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Art Space Group Show |
| 2007 |
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Nov 1 - Dec 20 - 2-person show ASU downtown-Phoenix |
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Art Expo - Las Vegas - Mandalay Bay |
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August 4-30 "Glass & Paint' two painters and 2 glass artists - Freed Gallery -Oregon |
| 2004-2006 |
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Naked Horse Gallery |
| 2006 |
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Group show at New Visions Center |
| 2005 |
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Two person show at Mosaic Restaurant by Naked Horse Gallery
Group Shows:
Lucas Gallery- Telluride Co
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| 2004-2005 |
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Two-person, "Thoughts In A Zen Garden", Artware Gallery, Cave Creek AZ |
| 2003 |
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"Small Works" Manhattan Arts International, NYC, NY. Jurors: Renee Phillips, Director Manhattan Arts International, and Jill Conner, New York Art Critic |
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One -person,"Quiet Thoughts". ASU'S Kerr Cultural Center, Scottsdale,AZ Nanette Taylor, Manager |
| 2002 |
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Featured artist, Group Show, Artisimo Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
One-person Show at Thaifoon Restaurant by Artisimo Gallery |
| 1999-2002 |
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Artisimo Gallery |
| 2001 |
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AWA Spring Show, Chinese Cultural Center, Phoenix, AZ Juror: Don Andrews, artist and author |
| 1999 |
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AWA National Show, West End Museum, Surprise,AZ Juror: Virginia Cobb, artist and author |
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| Selected Collections: |
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General Dynamics NC (2 48x36 paintings not a set) |
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A New York Law Firm (2 48x36 paintings not a set) |
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Cigar King |
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Blue Cross- Blue Shield |
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Robert Miller, NYC, NY |
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P. Hinchey, Midland TX |
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M&M Richard Gillons, Scottsdale, AZ |
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| Gallery Representation: |
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InvestinArt - A New York City Art Consultant Group |
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Manhattan Arts International- an online gallery |
| 1999-2002 |
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Artisimo Gallery Scottsdale AZ now closed |
| 2003-2004 |
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Lucas Gallery Telluride CO now closed |
| 2005-2006 |
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Forms Gallery Del Ray Beach Fl now closed |
| 2004-2006 |
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Naked Horse Gallery Scottsdale AZ now closed |
| 2005-2009 |
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Freed Gallery Lincoln City, OR |
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| Honors & Awards: |
| 2007 |
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Best of Show Manhattan Arts International |
| 2004 |
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Award of Excellence Winner, Manhattan Arts International "HerStory" |
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Signature Member International Society of Acrylic Painters
Association UK & US Sandra Carpenter, Editor "The Artists Magazine" |
| 2003 |
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Artist Showcase Winner, Manhattan Arts International "Small Works" |
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Scottsdale AZ City's "Culture Quest" Art Tours |
| 2002 |
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"Impact for Enterprising Women" Honoree (past Honorees- Erma Bombeck, former Governor Jane Hull) |
| 2001 |
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Jurors Award AWA Spring Show Don Andrews artist & author |
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| Career Related Experiences: |
| 2010 |
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Exploritas (Elderhostel) taught one week workshop:
"Art as Meditation and Techniques and Colors in Art"
Franciscan Retreat Center |
| 2009 |
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Educational Chair for East Valley Art Guild |
| 2009 Feb |
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Workshop for Marketing for EVAG |
| 2008 Sept |
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Taught Workshop - Abstract Expressionism for Arizona Watercolor Association |
| 2005 |
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Juror for 5th Congressional District Art Show |
| 2004 |
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Career Day Orangedale Jr. High, Phoenix, AZ "Don't Give Up Your Dream" |
| 2003 |
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AZ Historical Society & AZ Tour Guides "Seeing Abstract Art in an Old Setting" |
| 2002 |
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Smart Marketing Magazine Meeting, "Rethinking the Experience of Art" |
| 2001 |
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Curator, Sonoran Arts League, Music Festival & Art Show |
| 2001-2002 |
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Events Committee |
| 2000-2001 |
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Board Member, AZ Watercolor Association |
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| Television Appearances: |
| May 3, 2004 |
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"When is a Maze not a Maze"
Hallmark Channel, New Beginnings TV
Suzanne Johnson Producer
Watch it Online now! |
| 2004 |
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Featured on Channel 3 TV Evening News, Phoenix, AZ |
| 2004 |
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Live Interview Channel 12 (NBC Affiliate) Phoenix, AZ |
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| Bibliography: |
| 2005 |
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18 mo calendar altered Tails "Max" the Arizona Traveler Nov Month |
Fall/winter
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The Dichotomy of Light and Dark
"The Art of the New West"
by Dr. Lew Deitch
p.66 |
December
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101 North Magazine
"An Affair of the Art"
by Jennifer Robison
Photos by James Dyrek
p. 45 |
| 2004 |
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January 15, Delores Tropiano, "Artist Finds Freedom in Painting" Scottsdale Republic (insert of AZ Republic) |
| 2004 |
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January 1-6, "Thoughts in a Zen Garden" Sonoran News |
| 2003 |
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October-November, "Red and Jung" Shade Magazine |
| 2003 |
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June 27, Angela Gonzales, "Career Change Late in Life Lets Artist Fulfill Dream", Phoenix Business Journal |
| 2003 |
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"Culture Quest Gallery Tours" Where Magazine |
| 2003 |
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February 7, Arts & Culture Section "Lust for Life" Jewish News of Greater Phoenix |
| 2003 |
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January 29, Emily Soccorsy, "North Scottsdale Artist Links Art & Visitors", North Scottsdale Independent |
| 2002 |
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June 30 AZ Republic Arts & Entertainment "Arts People" |
| 2002 |
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May, Mary Ehlert "Marketing a 'Powerhouse' Artist" Smart Marketing Magazine |
| 2000 |
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AZ Watercolor Association "40" Anniversary Book |
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| Education: |
| 2000 |
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William Hook,Workshop-Scottsdale Artists School |
| 1999 |
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Joshua Fallik,Life Drawing- Scottsdale Artists School |
| 1998 |
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Betsy Dillard Stroud Painting - Scottsdale Artists School |
| 1997 |
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Tomas - Life Drawing- Scottsdale Artist School |
| 1996 |
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Dick Phillips- Watermedia Class |
| 1993-95 |
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Artist in Residence Studio classes-Des Moines Art Center |
| 1995 |
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Mary Mueller Classical Drawing |
| 1992-93 |
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Des Moines Community College Art Classes |
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| Philanthropy: |
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Chrysalis- domestic violence shelter |
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Scottsdale Center of the Arts |
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Free Arts Of Arizona |
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Robert Thornley fundraiser |
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Sojourner Center-domestic violence |
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National Assoc. of Business Owners |
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ASID |
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2005 Altered Tails.org |
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| Membership: |
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Women of Scottsdale |
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Signature member -
International Society of Acrylic Painters |
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International Artists Society |
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East Valley Art Guild |
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