About the Artist
Artist Statement
As an encaustic artist, I use beeswax, tree resin, and natural pigments to create textured seascapes that reflect the beauty and fragility of our oceans. My work is deeply inspired by the need to protect marine environments, with a particular focus on raising awareness about plastic pollution. Each painting layers molten beeswax, Demar tree resin with oil pigment, and other natural materials, creating luminous, multidimensional surface that captures the movement and depth of the sea. The encaustic medium, an ancient technique, allows for sculpting and layering, symbolizing the complex layers of life beneath the ocean’s surface. By showcasing the delicate interplay between light, water, and marine ecosystems, I aim to inspire a deeper connection to our oceans and encourage action towards reducing plastic waste for a healthier, more sustainable future.
Education
Western Illinois University- Master of Art in Museum Studies
Regis University~ Master of Business Administration
University of Colorado~ Bachelor of Fine Arts
Regis University~ Master of Business Administration
University of Colorado~ Bachelor of Fine Arts
Professional Organization Memberships
2023- Present, The Guild, Ann Arbor, MI
2022- Present, Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM
2019- Present, Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission, Waterville, OH
2017- 2022, Main ART-ery, Perrysburg, OH
2019- 2022, Toledo Federation of Art Societies, Toledo, OH
2015- 2016, Prizm, Creative Community, Toledo Area, OH
2008-2010, Fort Madison Area Arts Association, Fort Madison, IA
2022- Present, Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM
2019- Present, Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission, Waterville, OH
2017- 2022, Main ART-ery, Perrysburg, OH
2019- 2022, Toledo Federation of Art Societies, Toledo, OH
2015- 2016, Prizm, Creative Community, Toledo Area, OH
2008-2010, Fort Madison Area Arts Association, Fort Madison, IA
Available Art
The Gutman Gallery Shop:
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedel Gardens Gift Shop:
Elmore, OH
Direct Sales:
Artwork Archive
Ann Arbor, MI
Schedel Gardens Gift Shop:
Elmore, OH
Direct Sales:
Artwork Archive
Collections
Museum of Encaustic Art, NM- Permanent Collection
Colorado Springs, CO- Private collections
Ann Arbor, MI- Private Collection
Ventura, CA- Private Collection
Los Angeles, CA- Private Collection
Toledo, OH- Private Collections
Eugene, OR- Private Collection
Elmore, OH- Private Collection
Granville, OH- Private Collection
Perrysburg, OH- Private Collections
Port Clinton, OH- Private Collection
Waterville, OH- Private Collections
Indianapolis, IN- Private Collection
New York, NY- Private Collection
Sylvania, OH- Private Collections
Rossford, OH- Private Collection
Elk Rapids, MI- Private Collection
Maumee, OH- Private Collections
Colorado Springs, CO- Private collections
Ann Arbor, MI- Private Collection
Ventura, CA- Private Collection
Los Angeles, CA- Private Collection
Toledo, OH- Private Collections
Eugene, OR- Private Collection
Elmore, OH- Private Collection
Granville, OH- Private Collection
Perrysburg, OH- Private Collections
Port Clinton, OH- Private Collection
Waterville, OH- Private Collections
Indianapolis, IN- Private Collection
New York, NY- Private Collection
Sylvania, OH- Private Collections
Rossford, OH- Private Collection
Elk Rapids, MI- Private Collection
Maumee, OH- Private Collections
In the News
"Summer Never Ends"
Sylvania Franciscan Center presents eco-art installation at Zero-Waste Luncheon
(Alert: News editors did not accurately portray interviewed individual's names & titles)
September 29, 2022
(Alert: News editors did not accurately portray interviewed individual's names & titles)
September 29, 2022
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens hosted "In the Gardens" Juried Art Exhibition through TFAS - The Press -
April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021
Previous Workshops- No longer available
2020
2020, June 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, June 6th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, May 17th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, May 16th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, April 18th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH- CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, March 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH- CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, March 1st- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2020, February 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2019
2019, October 27th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, September 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, June 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, May 5th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, April 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, March 31st- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, February 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018
2018, November 18th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, September 15th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, August 26th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, July 17th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, July 8th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, May 19th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, May 6th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, May 5th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, April 15th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, April 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, March 11th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, March 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, February 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, January 14th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2017
2017, December 9th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2017, October 28th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2020, June 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, June 6th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, May 17th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, May 16th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH - CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, April 18th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH- CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, March 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH- CANCELLED- Public Health Concern
2020, March 1st- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2020, February 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2019
2019, October 27th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, September 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, June 29th- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, May 5th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, April 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2019, March 31st- Encaustic Workshop- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2019, February 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018
2018, November 18th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, September 15th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, August 26th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, July 17th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, July 8th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, May 19th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, May 6th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, May 5th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Bowling Green, OH
2018, April 15th- Encaustic Workshop- Art Supply Depo, Toledo, OH
2018, April 7th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, March 11th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, March 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, February 10th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2018, January 14th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2017
2017, December 9th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH
2017, October 28th- Encaustic Workshop- Hands-On Studio at The Toledo Botanical Gardens, OH