Artist Statement:
“In faux-stained glass acrylic paintings I explore the glowing effects of light and color with their luminous gradations. Through patterning with stencils, stamps and mark making I add texture variations suggesting the specialized glass Louis Comfort Tiffany’s workshop created for his astonishing stained glass landscapes such as the 1905, “A Wooded Landscape in Three Panels,” (MFA Houston). Landscape and plant forms of all kinds are perfect subject matter because nature displays color and peace in every season. In addition to nature and stained glass, other influences for these acrylic paintings include Islamic mosaic patterns, quilts and fiber arts. I enjoy working with a touch of whimsy and curiosity. When viewers stop to enjoy these paintings I hope they will smile and recall a happy memory.”

Exhibitions:
2020
Austin City Hall: Fifteenth Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX, through January 2022

2019
Waterloo Watercolor Group juried exhibition, Corridor of Art, Honorable Mention
Riverbend Gallery, Austin, TX
Curated “HOME” show for Laura’s Library
Link and Pin Gallery, Austin TX

2018
Austin City Hall: Thirteenth Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX,

2017
West Austin Studio Tour

2016
Austin City Hall: Eleventh Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX
“Whimsical Magic” North Hill Gallery, Austin, TX
Blue Dahlia West and East locations, Austin, TX
Austin Java, Austin, TX. March – April 30
Waterloo Watercolor Group Austin Art Center followed by The Corridor of Art
“Exploring Laura’s Library”

2015
Art Boards of Austin
Waterloo Watercolor Group Fall Juried Members Exhibition, October, Third Place Award
Blue Dahlia – both west & east locations
Waterloo Watercolor Group Spring Juried Members Exhibition, Honorable Mention
“Water & Earth” Laura’s Library, Austin, TX

2014
Cuernavaca Arts Community 263 Exhibition, Austin, TX
“Rejuvanescence” Scanlan Gallery, Austin, TX

2013
Austin City Hall: Ninth Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX

2012
“Chinati”, group exhibition in response to a West Texas road trip, Taylor, TX
Austin City Hall: Eighth Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX

2011
“SPOT”, exhibition of prints, Corcoran College of Art & Design, Washington, DC.
“Dialogues,” Live Oak Art Center, Columbus, TX
“Making Connections,” Faculty Exhibition, Nancy Wilson Scanlan Art Gallery, Austin, TX

2010
TAEA Electronic Gallery, online and TAEA Conference, Austin, TX
“2010 Multiple Originals XV,” Women Printmakers of Austin, The Dougherty Arts Center, Austin, TX
“2010 Wanderings of the Id, A Suite of Dreams/Nightmares”
“Hot Print Show, “ Pump Project Art Gallery, July, 2010
Austin City Hall: Sixth Annual The People’s Gallery Exhibition, Cultural Arts Division, Austin, TX

2009
“The Space Between Reality and Illusion,” one person exhibition, Laura Bush Community Library, Austin, TX
“Small Works Invitational, 2009,” Arts West Gallery, Elon University, Elon, NC
”Multiple Originals XIV,” and Trade Portfolio 2009, “Private Places, an Erotic Suite,” Women Printmakers of Austin Annual Exhibitions, Pump Project, Austin, TX
“Walk-About” – three artists, Taylor Artist Guild, Taylor, TX