I have always had a love and appreciation for the skill of the Old Masters. As an artist I remained self-taught and avoided the larger art schools, thinking the traditional ways were lost. Upon discovering the existence of ateliers and the revival of classical realism I moved to Baltimore, Maryland to attend the Schuler School of Fine Art. There I found a passion for both the portrait and figure, and desire to represent the human form through drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Working with the model from life has affected me in a professional and personal way. I have discovered a deep love of humanity. I now believe the human form is the greatest beauty in our world. I am on a quest to discover my ideal figure. I see this as a lifelong pursuit and as the main goal in my art.

Galleries:

• The Baltimore Art Gallery

• Alchemy of Art

• Zoll Studio

Teaching:

• 2021-2022     Instructor at The Zoll Studio in Timonium

• 2020 Fall Visiting Artist Lecturer at Baltimore City Community College

Shows

• 2022 “Black Room” Solo Show, The Alchemy of Art Gallery

• 2022 “Gilded”, 2 Person Show with Vivian Tanga, The Baltimore Art Gallery

• 2021      “Emerging” Solo show, The Baltimore Art Gallery

• 2021 Gore Dean at the Forge, 2 Person Show with Vivian Tanga

• 2020     From Fur to Feathers Juried Exhibition of Animal Art

• 2018      59th Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition

• 2017      Holiday Exhibition and Sale

• 2017      International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature at the Strathmore

• 2016      International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature at the Strathmore

• 2016      57th Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition

• 2016      From Fur to Feathers VII Juried Exhibition of Animal Art

• 2016      47th Annual Laurel Art Guild Open Juried Exhibition

• 2015     Holiday Exhibition and Sale

• 2015      Pancakes and Booze Art Show

• 2015      56th Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition

• 2015      From Fur to Feathers VI Juried Exhibition of Animal Art

• 2014      Holiday Exhibition

• 2014      Group Exhibition at Joe Squared in Baltimore

• 2014      55th Annual Student and Faculty Exhibition

• 2014      From Fur to Feathers V Juried Exhibition of Animal Art

• 2014      Holiday Exhibition of Paintings, Drawing and Sculpture

Awards

• 2017-2019 Awarded first place in Day of the Dead Skull Contest by Jimador Tequila 3 years in a row

• 2017             Celebration of the Arts Gala 1st Place Presentation Award from the Howard County Arts Council

• 2016             Margaret Hicks Award for Excellence for an Emerging Artist from The Minaiature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.

• 2016             Special Inky Award in the From Fur to Feathers VII Juried Exhibition

• 2016             Celebration of The Arts Gala Presentation Award from the Howard County Arts