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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

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