Artist Statement:Each of my paintings is hand-crafted. The process I use is intentionally slow, thoughtful, and methodical—much like a meditation while painting. The result is artwork that is most often described as serene and calming. The invented landscapes of my paintings and monoprints are reflections of my experiences and memories of the open spaces and prairie settings of my Midwestern roots. With oil paint and various mediums I apply many thin layers, to achieve unique surfaces and atmospheric effects that capture nature’s ever-changing light, color and weather. Selected Exhibitions:2018 Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI2018 Dempsey Gallery, Batavia, IL2017 OA Gallery, Kirkwood, MO - Miniature Show - Honorable Mention2017 Kane County Chronicle Gallery, Batavia, IL2017 Dempsey Gallery, Batavia, IL2017 Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee2016 Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL2016 Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee2015 Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL2015 Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee2015 Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee2015 Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT2014 Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL2014 Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee2014 Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI2013 Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee2013 Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MIEducation:BA, DePaul University, ChicagoAA, American Academy of Art, ChicagoThe School of the Art Institute of ChicagoAwards:Illinois Arts Council Grant - 2014Residencies:The Fields Project, Oregon IL - 2007