As a painter and digital artist, I am drawn to the beauty of the natural world, especially seascapes, waves, landscapes, and the human body. My work is a reflection of my deep passion for these subjects and my desire to capture their essence and convey it to the viewer. In my seascapes and wave paintings, I strive to depict the power and majesty of the ocean, its infinite variety of colors and moods, and the way it interacts with the land and the sky. My landscapes capture the beauty and serenity of the natural world. When it comes to the human body, I approach the subject with the same reverence and respect as I do with nature. My aim is to create images that are not just beautiful but also convey a sense of intimacy, vulnerability, and humanity. These images are not meant to be objects of desire but rather expressions of the human form and spirit.
I am inspired by the natural world, and my work is a celebration of its beauty and resilience. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to appreciate and protect our planet, to take action to preserve its delicate balance, and to work towards a sustainable future for all.
Education
San Francisco Art Institute BFA painting 1984-1986
Santa Rosa Junior College Drawing 1984-1985
Sonoma State University Painting and Print Making 1983-1984
Kendall School of Design BFA Graphic Design 1969-1971
Ansel Adams Workshops 1979-1980
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Awards
Marin County Fair Best in Division 1997
Sonoma County Community Foundation Fellowship 1991
Marin County Fair Best of Show 1990
California Arts Council Grant 1987
Sobel Scholarship 1986
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Publications
American Artwork October 2023
Bohemian Magazine April 2020
1340 Art Magazine February 2019
Exhibitions
Las Laguna Art Gallery Laguna Beach CA 2023
Sebastopol Art Center Sebastopol CA 2022
Christie Marks Gallery Santa Rosa CA 2016
Graton Gallery Graton, CA 2015
Gallery Route One Point Reyes CA 2015
O'Hanlon Center For The Arts, Mill Valley CA 2014
Riverfront Art Gallery Petaluma, CA 2014
Cinco Gallery San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 2013
Victoria Story Gallery Denver, CO. 2004
The Benefit Show Santa Rosa Museum 2003
Kunsthaus 22 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 1997
Claudia Chapline Gallery Stinson Beach, CA. 1997
Marin County Fair Marin County, CA. 1997
Claudia Chapline Gallery Stinson Beach, CA. 1995
Canard Fine Art Napa, CA. 1994
Gango Gallery Portland, OR. 1994
Press House Gallery Sonoma, CA. 1993
Claudia Chapline Gallery Stinson Beach, CA. 1993
Gango Gallery Portland, OR. 1993
Fine Art Gallery Santa Rosa, CA. 1992
Claudia Chapline Gallery Stinson Beach, CA. 1992
Bridge Gallery San Francisco, CA. 1991
Rodney Strong Windsor, CA. 1991
Axis Gallery San Francisco, CA. 1991
Q Gallery Santa Rosa,CA. 1990
Falkirk Cultural Center San Rafael, CA. 1989
1078 Gallery Chico State University, CA. 1989
Sonoma Hills Gallery Petaluma, CA. 1988
Artist Gallery Inverness, CA. 1988
Wilshire Ebell Art Salon Los Angeles, CA. 1987
The Mill Gallery Petaluma, CA.1987
Falkirk Cultural Center San Rafael, CA. 1986
Diego Rivera Gallery San Francisco, CA. 1986
Golden Rose Gallery Boulder, CO. 1984
Southern Exposure Gallery San Francisco, CA. 1983
Intersection Gallery San Francisco, CA. 1982
Cameravision Gallery Los Angeles, CA. 1981
The Darkroom Gallery Denver, CO. 1981