Contemporary Realism Oil Paintings
"Afternoon Tea" in progress
Retirement from the corporate IT world provided the opportunity to experiment with various painting mediums, and artistic outlets. Since studying with traditional oil painters Diane Fraser (still life) and Ann Manry Kenyon (portrait), I feel I've found my niche.
I enjoy the process of developing a painting and seeing it come alive on the canvas; the effect of light on the subject intrigues me, especially the drama it can bring to a composition. My goal is to capture the beauty of each object, the interaction between objects, and to ultimately create a beautiful and pleasing work that I hope will intrigue the viewer.
I was fortunate to have found and taken workshops with David Gray, Douglas Flynt, Elizabeth Robbins, as well as, New Mexico artists, Kandy Tate and Julie Ford Oliver.
I enjoy the process of developing a painting and seeing it come alive on the canvas; the effect of light on the subject intrigues me, especially the drama it can bring to a composition. My goal is to capture the beauty of each object, the interaction between objects, and to ultimately create a beautiful and pleasing work that I hope will intrigue the viewer.
I was fortunate to have found and taken workshops with David Gray, Douglas Flynt, Elizabeth Robbins, as well as, New Mexico artists, Kandy Tate and Julie Ford Oliver.
Exhibits
- St. Augustine Art Association, annual Honors Show, April 2017, 1st Place, Port and Old Lace
- St. Augustine Art Association, annual Honors Show, June 2016, Emmett Fritz Memorial Award, Best Oil, Blue & White Pitcher
- St. Augustine Art Association, Member Show, September 2015, 3rd place, Marsh Sunset
- Jacksonville Art Guild, Member Show, October 2015, H.M., Spanish Jug with Pears
- St. Augustine Art Association, annual Honors Show, June 2015, 1st Place - Spanish Jug with Pears
- St. Augustine Art Association, annual Honors Show, June 2014, Emmett Fritz Memorial Award, Best Oil - Afternoon Tea
- St. Augustine Art Association, Miniature Show, May 2014, 3rd Place, Arawak Pottery
- Jewish Community Alliance, January 10 to February 4, 2014. Two woman show with Beth Bright.
- Art in Bloom, Jacksonville Garden Club & Jacksonville Art Guild, May 2013
- St. Augustine Art Association, Member Show, January 2013
- Folio Weekly Invitational Artists Exhibition, Cummer Museum, August 2012 to December 2012
- Jacksonville Art Guild at Avondale Artworks, September 2012
- St. Augustine Art Association, Member Show, September 2012
- Art Guild of Orange Park Spring Show, Mandarin Library, Kori, Rd., March 2012, 2nd Place - Chenonceau Poteries II
- Art Guild of Orange Park Winter Show, Avondale Artworks, January 2012, 2nd place - Mystic Prams
- Static Studies, Art Center at Bank of America Tower, December 2011
- Spring Show, Art Guild of Orange Park at Jewish Community Alliance, April thru May 2011, 2nd Place - Copper Cups and a Lime
- Riverside Realists Exhibit – October 2010
- Expressions of Healing: Art for the Mind, Body and Soul - Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, January thru April 2010
- Art & Soul 7th Annual Art Invitational, Women’s Center of Jacksonville, October 2009 thru Jan 2010
