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The Artist

Artist Statement

I hope my work inspires you to look at life through a lens with brighter colors.

Inspirations

Strong women, men of character, bright colors, mixed media, music, the great outdoors, personal relationships and life’s lessons. My daughter Tayler, Joan Miro and Picasso.

Background

I am a self taught artist of French and American Indian decent. I enjoyed my early childhood in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. I opened my first studio in Indianapolis in 2000 and have expanded my business to the Southwest. I am currently residing in Carefree, AZ. and Indianapolis, IN.

Selected Solo Gallery Shows

  • 2009 Rubinkam Gallery, Douglas, MI
  • 2007 Clowes Hall, IN (one of 5 artists selected annually)
  • 2007 Stutz Art Gallery “Parables”, IN
  • 2006 Midland Arts & Antiques “LaForge”, IN
  • 2006 Stutz Art Gallery “Sirens of Song”, IN
  • 2005 Stutz Art Gallery “Forbidden Females”, IN
  • 2005 Saks Fifth Ave “Women”, IN
  • 2004 Stutz Art Gallery “Sassy Lassies”, IN
  • 2002 Dunaway’s “The Art of Women and Song”, IN (in conjunction with Lilly Foundation)
  • 1998 Five Ten Gallery “Eccentric”, IN

Featured Artist

  • 2008-Present Be Bon Vivant Boutique, IN
  • 2004-2008 Saks Fifth Ave, IN
  • 2006-2008 Stepping Out in Style, IN (benefit for Dress for Success)
  • 2005 Arts Council of Indianapolis, IN
  • 2005 Simply She Affair, IN
  • 2002 The Catherine Peachey Fund, IN (in conjunction with Lilly Foundation)

Group Gallery Shows

  • 2001-2010 Stutz Spring Studio Tours, IN
  • 2010 The Nines Gallery, Holland, MI
  • 2010 Another Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
  • 2009 Douglas Gallery Stroll, Douglas, MI
  • 2009 Summer Sizzle, IN
  • 2000 Gilda’s “Seven Deadly Sins” IN

Commercial Art

  • 2009 Be Bon Vivant Boutique – logo design
  • 2009 St. John the Evangelist Parish – commissioned painting for church lobby
  • 2009 Hoosier Lottery – artwork design for media promotion
  • 2008 Luv Ink, Inc. – exclusive contract. to design art for children’s products