The images and light found in the natural landscapes are my inspiration. What transpires through my paintings is not so much an image as a mood captured through the interplay of light, color and texture. The softness of pastels enable me to create the color of calm. EXHIBITIONSThe Sublime Romantic Landscape Cincinnati Art Galleries 2019Art Comes Alive juried show, award winner 2018Cincinnati Art Galleries Show 2018Return to Beauty Invitational Show 2017Children’s Hospital Commission “Because of You” 2015Pastel Society of America, juried show 2014The Definitive Landscape curated by Daniel Brown 2014University Club Spring Show Invitation Show 2014Pastel Society of America, juried show 2012Art Comes Alive, juried show, “Pastel Artist of the Year” award 2012Bethesda Foundation, juried show, Purchase award 2012Artist Magazine feature article “Color of Calm” October 2011Middletown Art Center “Pendleton Perspective”Greenwich House Gallery “Contemporary Luminists” 2011Taft Museum “Art in the Garden” 2011Cincinnati Art Galleries “Classic Contemporary Landscapes” 2011YWCA Invitational Show "Heaven and Earth" 2010Butler Institute of American Art, pastel show 2009, 2010, 2011Pastel Society of America 2007, 2008, 2009 award winner 2007, 2008Chicago Pastel Painters juried show, award winner 2007, 2010Sandra Small Gallery Invitational Show 2009, 2010Cincinnati Art Museum, Invitational Show 2008Galley 42 "Hidden Truths" juried show, Award Winner 2008City Gallery Show, Mason Ohio, Best of Show 2007Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati, juried shows, 2006, 2007, 2008 award winner 2006, 2007MEMBERSHIPSSignature Member, Pastel Society of AmericaSignature Member, Chicago Pastel Painters