It’s never too late to start something new, take risks, find new passions, and reinvent yourself.   I began a career as a nurse, then an interior designer, followed by many titles in the advertising industry, and eventually an owner of an executive search firm.  Along this path I married the love of my life, bought a farm in CT, rescued a bevy of farm animals and dogs, and became a competitive rower. 

 

I’ve always had an artistic sensibility for design, color, texture, and all things patinaed and gracefully worn.  At the age of 63 after a long hiatus from painting, I rekindled my love for creating art and thus the journey began. 

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I don’t consider myself a realistic painter, but I love abstraction and impressionism.  Each painting I create is personal for me and hopefully the viewer makes their own connection with each piece.  Living in New England provides a never-ending source of inspiration to paint from.  One of my favorite subjects are old, tattered barns whose rich history and fading beauty tell stories that run deep.  

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Working primarily with oil paints and mixed media, I experiment with color and texture using different mediums and a variety of tools for application.   

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Just like my paintings, I'm a work-in-progress. I study and learn as much as I can from some of the most respected teachers and artists across the country.  Each stroke of the brush is a new lesson learned.  

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Shows

• Marty’s Café and Gallery, Group Show - 2018

• Marty’s Café and Gallery, Solo Show -  2021

• Washington Art Association, Member Show - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Sherman Library, Group Show - 2018

• Minor Memorial Library, Group Show - 2019

• Merwinsville Historic Hotel Restoration Art Show - 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

• Great Hollow Virtual Juried Art Show - 2020

• Kent Library, Group Show - 2021

• Winslow Art Center Virtual Juried Art Show - 2021                                               

Boutique Galleries

• Ally Bally Bee, Ridgefield, CT - 2018-Present

• Artful Mix, New Canaan, CT - 2019-Present

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Acknowledgments​

• Washington Arts Association, 2023 Members Show - 2nd Place