Artist Statement
I have always been a seeker. One who looks for beauty and truth. I have walked down many paths in this pursuit. Art has always been my gateway into the unknown. A place where I can open up and hear my heartbeat. See the unseen. Each day I work to craft my life as a piece of art. One that is beautiful, dynamic, challenging, playful, content, and in love with life. My work is about that journey.
Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing or commissioning an art piece.
Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing or commissioning an art piece.
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EDUCATION
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, [MFA], 1993
Biola University, La Mirada, CA, [BS Fine Art], 1991
100 Hour Teacher Meditation Training, Open Door Yoga, Pomona CA, 2020
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Clown College, 1995
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, National University, 1999
EXHIBITIONS
PERFORMANCE GROUPS
2001 to 2015
SUGAR MOUNTAIN MAMA SERENADE, Ukulele and hand drummer for a seven woman, one man folk band. Sugar Mountain Mama Serenade was together for over thirteen years and recorded three CDs.
2004 to 2010
GREEN SOMETHING CIRCUS, Writer and clown for this environmental circus troupe. Our group performed around Los Angeles doing sideshows, parades, earth day events, and festivals encouraging people to do something green everyday.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
2007 to 2011
CLAREMONT FOOD NOT LAWNS, Co-founder of Claremont Food Not Lawns. This is a local community organization dedicated to replacing our lawns with edible gardens in the name of sustainability and self-sufficiency.
AWARDS
Durfee Foundation, Santa Monica, Performance grant, 2000. Spent two months traveling the streets of China performing as a clown.
Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, CA, [MFA], 1993
Biola University, La Mirada, CA, [BS Fine Art], 1991
100 Hour Teacher Meditation Training, Open Door Yoga, Pomona CA, 2020
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Clown College, 1995
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, National University, 1999
EXHIBITIONS
- 2015 - LOVE, Claremont Heritage Gallery, CA
- 2013 - DREAM DANCER, Claremont Forum, Claremont, CA
- 2013 - NOW ZEN, Buddhamouse Emporium, Claremont, CA
- 2010 - EARTH STORIES, Claremont Forum, Claremont, CA
- 2006 - BALLOONARY, Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA
- 2005 - OFF THE MAP, Los Angeles, CA
- 2005 - SOPA Studios, South Pasadena, CA
- 2004 - VIEWS, Somecrust, Claremont, CA,
- 1993 - REVISTED REMAINS, Claremont Graduate University, CA, MFA Show
- 1992 - ALUMNI EXHIBITION, Biola University, La Mirada, CA
PERFORMANCE GROUPS
2001 to 2015
SUGAR MOUNTAIN MAMA SERENADE, Ukulele and hand drummer for a seven woman, one man folk band. Sugar Mountain Mama Serenade was together for over thirteen years and recorded three CDs.
2004 to 2010
GREEN SOMETHING CIRCUS, Writer and clown for this environmental circus troupe. Our group performed around Los Angeles doing sideshows, parades, earth day events, and festivals encouraging people to do something green everyday.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
2007 to 2011
CLAREMONT FOOD NOT LAWNS, Co-founder of Claremont Food Not Lawns. This is a local community organization dedicated to replacing our lawns with edible gardens in the name of sustainability and self-sufficiency.
AWARDS
Durfee Foundation, Santa Monica, Performance grant, 2000. Spent two months traveling the streets of China performing as a clown.