As far back as I can remember… things of nature would take my breath away. Beautiful golden sunsets, early morning mist surrounding bright blue morning glories, puffy white clouds against the perfect shade of blue sky, the deep green shade of the leaves dancing in the trees on a lovely summer afternoon and roses. That is my passion as an artist… to capture moments of time… moments of beauty and serenity.
I have no earth shattering messages... no dark angry statements... there's enough of that all around us. I would like for my paintings to be an escape from our stressful and hectic world.
A calm place where you can imagine yourself... where time stands still... and for a few moments ... all is well.
A calm place where you can imagine yourself... where time stands still... and for a few moments ... all is well.
After beginning my painting journey in 2007, I am very happy and thankful of what I have accomplished in such a short time. It is a real blessing for me to be able to paint scenes that are soothing to the soul ... with God given talent alone.
So, welcome to my world of soft colors, beautiful landscapes and captured moments of serenity. I hope you enjoy them!
Achievements & Awards
2007 Awards
1st place: After the Storm : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2008 Awards
1st place: The Villa : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Lily Pond : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Sugarloaf Spring : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Half Moon Cay : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Ralph's Lake : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Garden Gate : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
3rd place: Evening Breeze : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2009 Awards
1st place: Sugarloaf Meadow : Maryland State Fair
3rd place: Lock 8 : Maryland State Fair
3rd place: Key West Sunset : Maryland State Fair
5th place: Mimi's Path : Maryland State Fair
2010 Art of the Day: Key West Sunset : EBSQ Online Art Community
Painting was displayed worldwide on February 8, 2010 as Art of the Day.
2010 Selected as a "Juried Member" of EBSQ Oline Art Community June 2010
2010 Awards
1st place & Champion Rosette: Lock 8 : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Morning Mist : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Old Stone Cottage : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Mimi's Path : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: The Path : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Spring Bouquet : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Sweet Dreams : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
3rd place: Leaving Out : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
4th place: Ella's Rose : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
4th place: Sugarloaf Meadow : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2010 Solo Artshow - Event held at Lock 8 on the C&O Canal October 24th.
at the invitation of the Potomac Conservancy
Gallery Show : Participated in the "Unfiltered Art Show" at the Blue Elephant Art Center
Frederick, Maryland for month of February 2011
2011 Awards
Special Recognition: Sweet Dreams : Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Displayed on line for the month of March
Special Recognition: Ella's Rose : Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Displayed on line for the month of April
1st place: Serenity Along the Potomac : Maryland State Fair
1st place: A Day in the Tropics : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Autumn on the Potomac : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
1st place: Country House : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Serenity on the Potomac : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
2nd place: Tropical Garden : Montgomery County Fair Maryland
4th place: Old Stone Cottage : Maryland State Fair
Memberships:
EBSQ Online Art Community
Foliotwist
Fine Art America
Delaplaine Arts Center
Hyattstown Mill Arts Project