Education
1977-1981 The University of Virginia, BA Art History with Honors

1982-1983 Xavier University, Masters Art Education

2000-2012  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Studio School Studied with Eleanor Rufty, Laura Loe and Sally Bowring

2003-2011 Nimrod Hall Summer Art Program participant

Professional experience

2001-2012 Professional Oil Painter

2009-2012 Docent, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

1991-2001 Professional Potter and owner of Poplar Hill Pottery

1989-1990  Elementary School Art Teacher, Hanover County, VA

1988-1989  Lower School Art Teacher, The University School,
Nashville, TN

1984-1986  Elementary Art Teacher, Cardinal Paccilli School,Cincinnati,OH


Group Exhibitions

October 2011 VMFA Studio School. "The Great Eight"
October 2011 Art Affair, Richmond, Va 2nd Place Oil Painting
2011-2012 Virginia Artists Exhibit, Virginia General Assembly
May 2008 Colonial Street Art Show, Richmond, VA
March 2008 Brazier Gallery, Richmond, VA, Plein Air Show
October 2007 Crossroads Gallery, Richmond VA, 2nd Place Award
2005-2008 1708 Gallery, Richmond, VA, Christmas Invitational
2005-2008 The University of Richmond, Arts Around the Lake
March 2006 VMFA Studio School, “People, Places and Things”
November 2004 VMFA Studio School, “ On Location”
October 2003 Richmond Public Library, “Thursday Morning Painters”
2003-2006 Nimrod Hall Art Show, James Center Atrium, Richmond, VA

Solo Exhibition
September 2007 The Arboretum, Richmond VA, “Places and Spaces”

In The Collection of

The State Senate of Virginia, The Country Club of Virginia, HCCW Law Firm