Afternoon Pile Up, 2025
In my work I explore and draw on the key elements of Classical Realism - form, edges, light and color in both natural and fabricated objects. My formal training focused on subject matter considered naturally beautiful - a floral, a nude, a seascape, or a portrait. But as I matured as an artist I realized that capturing light, and more importantly, beauty itself can be elusive. In my search I discovered the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi - finding beauty in things imperfect, an imperfection that is not always attached to a physical trait. I began to explore space and light with objects that most would not consider beautiful unto themselves - yet a quiet beauty exists.
EDUCATION:
Ingbretson Studios, Boston, MA, Framingham. MA
Two year apprentice with Paul Ingbretson 1990-1992
Studied under Paul Ingbretson. A five year program 1983-1989
Fenway Studios, Boston, MA 1984-1986
Studied under Robert Cormier in the classical tradition
Training focused on portraiture
Mass Colledge of Art, Boston, MA
Studied under George Nick, independent study 1982-1984
Decordova Museum
Drawing classes with Carol Bolsey 1979-1981
Studied privately under Carol Bolsey, Boston, Mass. 1981-1983
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Ingbretson Studios, Boston, MA
Engaged in independent work, and responsible for teaching 1992-1994
classes in the Classical Tradition
Arlington Center for the Arts, Arlington, MA 1994-2006
Maintained an independent studio: engaged in independent work
Responsible for starting and organizing an Atelier
Mile Square Lofts, Central Falls, Rhode Island 2007-present
Bought 2500 sq. ft. raw space in mill
Designed, built out, live, work, teach, exhibit
EXHIBITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Guild of Boston Artist, Boston, MA – elected member - 1989-2009
Guild of Boston Artist- One Women Show, Boston, MA
Guild of Boston Artist - “Three Painters”
Copley Society , Boston, Mass.
Sherburn Gallery, Nantucket, Mass
Heritage Gallery, Alexandra, Va.
Academic Artist Association, New York
Cavalier Galleries, Greenwich, CT - 1991-2010
Cavalier Galleries, Nantucket, MA
Cavalier Galleries, New York City
Cavalier Galleries - “A Painter and a Sculpture” - 1997
Ingbretson Studios- All Members Shows
Wilson Gallery, Boston, MA
Harvard University - Invited critic at Architectural School - 1996-2011
Charlotte Inn, Egartown, MA
Willoughby Fine Art Gallery, Egartown, MA-1998 - 2016
Willoughby Fine Art - Group Show - 2007
Bill Lewis Design - Group Design Show - 2001 & 2002
Mary Doble, San Francisco, California — Private home show - 2002
Crane Gallery, Wellesley, MA
Powers Gallery, Acton, MA - 2003
Powers Gallery, Acton MA- Salon Show - 2004
Pawtucket Arts Colaborative
Leonard New England, Seekonk, MA
Providence Art Club Member
Dryden Gallery - 2012
Dryden Gallery -“Finding Beauty”-one women show - 2020
Cooper and Smith Gallery - 2022
Paintings in many private collections in U.S. and abroad
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Howard - movie producer
Louisa Gould Gallery, Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard-2023-present
AWARDS:
Copley Society, Boston, MA- 1st Prize
Copley Society, 3rd prize - Winter Show
Copley Society - 1st prize - Summer Show
Copley Society - 1st prize - Fall Members Show
Duxbury Art Complex, Duxbury, MA- All Members Show - 2nd prize
Duxbury Art Complex - 1st prize
Academic Artist Association - 1st prize
Guild of Boston Artist, Boston, MA - All Members Spring Show - 2nd prize
Guild of Boston Artist - Spring/Summer Show - 1st prize - Grumbacher Gold Metal
Guild of Boston Artist - Charles Mahoney Award
Providence Art Club - 1st prize - 2011
Providence Art Club - 2nd prize - 2012
After three decades of painting and teaching I still consider myself a student of the visual world. When I stop learning and discovering I will stop painting. Every time I pick up a brush I discover something new about light, form or composition. For me, painting has been a never ending passion and a gift.