Artist Statement
After years of working in the commercial/graphic arts, I made the decision
to pursue my interest in portraiture. The freedom to paint the beauty of
Polynesian woman is an endless source of fascination.
Commissions for individual portrait can be made upon request.
Originally from New Jersey and NY Metro area, I consider Hawaii my adopted
home as both my husband and son were born in Honolulu. I never tire of the
natural beauty of the islands and consider it a breathtaking source of inspiration.
I am still influenced, however, by growing up on the east coast.
Both provide me with an endless source of diversity in my work.
Recent and Selected Exhibits/Awards
Second Place Award
Pastel Artists of Hawaii 2009
6th Annual Juried Open Exhibition
Juror; Alan Flattman
PSA Awards by Snowden Hodges
AHA 3rd Annual 'All Things Hawaiian Exhibition' 2009
1132 Bishop Street Gallery
Juror; David Behelke of David Behelke Art Studio
AHA Annual Aloha Show 2008
Hawaii State Art Museum
Juror; Peggy Hopper
Arts at Marks Gallery
Hawaii Arts Alliance
Juried show; 'SHELTER 2007'
Art at Marks Gallery
Hawaii Arts Alliance
Juried show; 'Girl Fest Hawaii 2006'
AHA Contemporary Art Show 2007
Pauahi Tower Gallery
Juror; Higa
AHA Contemporary Art Show 2006
Pauhi Tower Gallery
Juror; Greg Northrop
- Honorable Mention Portrait
International Artist Magazine
Mason, Ohio
Juried International Contest;Book Publication
'How Did You Paint That? #1'
'100 Ways to Paint People and Figures 2004'
Pacific International Pastel Society 2003
Big Island
Juror; Editor, Maggie Price of Pastel Journal Magazine
- Best in Show (portrait) and
- Best in Portrait Category
Oregon College of Arts & Crafts
Call to Artists of Oregon 2000-2001
Juried show
Barrett House Gallery New York '93
Juror; Alan Weinberg, curator of permanent collection
Whitney Museum of American Art
Artists of Hawaii '93
Honolulu Academy of Art
Juror; Harry Tsuchidama
Various galleries,shows and commissions in Hawaii, NY Metro and Oregon
Member of
The Pastel Artists of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Association of Hawaii Artists
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Portrait Society of America
Education
Philadelphia College of Art
Philadelphia, Pa
Oregon College of Arts and Crafts
Portland, Oregon
