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​My artwork is inspired by Oregon landscape. Reflected in my work is the presence of mountains, the flow of rivers and the vast expanse of the ocean. My childhood memories of being outside, ground me and provide structure for my current work. Does the air smell hot? Do I feel the cold in my breath? What are the colors of the fields, flowers and sky? What shapes within the landscape am I drawn to? These sensations and my reactions guide me to my finished piece. My wish is that people viewing my work will feel their sense of place and belonging wherever it is.

I did not start painting until my late 50's. I didn’t consider myself artistic. I have a close friend who has been an artist her entire life. She was one of those kids who was drawing and doodling all the time. I would watch her paint and marvel at the colors she would mix, the tools she would use and her process from start to finish. I wanted that. I started painting with acrylics and I painted and painted and painted some more. The more I worked, the more I want to discover.

I felt an awakening that perhaps I too, could be an artist. I take classes, attend lectures, open houses and exhibits where I learn from other artists. I immerse myself in learning environments and joined communities dedicated to the exploration of what it means to paint, to create, to live a life dedicated to art. I thank all of the artists who inspire me and helped me along the way. I live a life of joyful creation.

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SHOWS/GALLERY/AWARDS
Up coming shows:  PDX Open Studios, juried participation, 2025

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, 2025

Portland Arts Collective, December 2024

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts (All Stars), June 2024

Ekphraestival, (Invitational Group Show) Poetry Month collaboration with Soliloquy Fine Arts, and the Writers' Block gallery.  April 2024

Portland Open Studios juried participation, October 2023

Celebration of Creativity Juried Fine Art Show  February, 2023

Art2Life International Juried Art Exhibition 2023 
Sausalito, CA, Finding My Way (award), Juror Anita Rogers, Anita Rogers Gallery, NY

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego 2023

Ford Gallery Juried All Women's Show, March 2023
Portland, Oregon

Oregon Society of Artists, Water Media Juried Show, February 2023
​Portland, Oregon

Portland Open Studios, juried participation, October, 2022
Portland, Oregon

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, June 2022
Blue Ribbon for Borrowed Landscape
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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Robin Becic Gallery,Guest Artists February through April 2022
Portland, Oregon

Cap Juried Auction, April 2022, Painting Stairway to Heaven-sold
Portland, Oregon

Camelback Gallery International juried competition, April 2022
Finalist Award for "Soul Force"
Arizona 
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Camelback Gallery International juried competition, June 2022
Silver Award for "Red Divide"
Arizona  
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Art in the Village Gallery, Multnomah, Portland, OR -closed due to covid
Portland, Oregon

Spring Creek House-Solo Show
Milwaukie OR 2021

Wine Store Multnomah Village, current
Portland, OR

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, June 2020
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Remax Broadway Art show 2019, All paintings submitted, sold
Portland, OR. 

Silverton Salon Juried Art Show 2019
Silverton, OR

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