biographical info
Born June 19, 1982. Janesville, Wisconsin
click here for contact informationeducational background
2000-2004
University of Puget-Sound, Tacoma, Washington
Studio Art Major/Focus: Painting and Drawing
2003
Summer Studio Program at The Burren College of Art, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare Ireland
solo exhibitions
2008
Gestural
Solo Exhibition of new paintings.
February 29-April 11, 2008
Flatfile Galleries. 217 North Carpenter Street. Chicago, IL
312-491-1190
2007
"New Paintings"
Solo Exhibition of new paintings.
May 12-July 6, 2007
Caro d'Offay Gallery. 2204 West North Avenue. Chicago, IL
773-235-7400
2005
"Wheat"
abstract drawings of wheat bundles.
Jan. 1-Feb. 1, 2005.
NoFriction Cafe. 2502 N. California. Chicago, IL.
773.278.7170
2004
"Factory"
series of large-scale oil paintings representing Tacoma's factory district.
May 1-June 1, 2004
The Kickstand. 604 South Fawcett. Tacoma, WA.
253.383.3311
2004
"Senior Thesis Show"
abstract graphite drawings.
Apr. 28-May 16, 2004.
Kittredge Gallery. 1500 North Warner. Tacoma, WA.
253.879.3701
2004
"Photocopy"
large photocopy drawing installation.
Apr. 1-May 31, 2004.
Rampart Gallery. 712 Broadway. Tacoma, WA.
253.274.1224
2003/2004
"Wheat"
abstract drawings of wheat bundles.
Nov. 1-Jan.1, 2004.
Rosewood Cafe. 3323 North 26th Street. Tacoma, WA.
253.752.7999
2003
"Graphite"
abstract drawings of wheat bundles.
Sept. 1-Oct. 1, 2003.
Espresso Roma. 4201 University Way NE. Seattle, WA.
206.632.6001
2002
"Threes"
photography exhibit grouping sets of industrial night scenes.
Sept. 1-Jan. 1, 2002.
Diversions Cafe. 1500 North Warner. Tacoma, WA.
253.879.3311
group exhibitions
2007
"Gallery Artist Group Show"
A Group Show Of All Brooks Barrow Gallery Artists.
207 East Buffalo Street. Milwaukee, WI.
414-331-8635
2007
"Lost"
An Exhibition of Four Artists Featuring Installation and Performance Work.
Storefront Gallery. 2500 West Thomas Street. Chicago, IL
262-949-4498
2006
"Fake Blood"
An Outdoor Exhibition of Five Artists Work Featuring Painting, Sculpture, Installation and Performance Art.
The Lot Gallery. 2038 West North Avenue. Chicago, IL
262-949-4498
2006
"Shrine Show"
an outdoor exhibition of six artists work including drawing, painting, performance and installation work.
The Lot Gallery. 2038 West North. Chicago, IL.
262.949.4498
2006
"Black/White"
paintings, photographs and works on paper by gallery and guest artists.
FlatFile Gallery. 217 North Carpenter. Chicago, IL.
312.491.1190
2005-Present
"Selected Drawings"
selected work permanently on sale.
FlatFile Gallery. 217 North Carpenter. Chicago, IL.
312.491.1190
2005
"Fusion Project: Fever and Anxiety"
group show working around the theme of fever and anxiety.
July 15-July 16, 2005.
Open End Gallery. 2000 West Fulton. Chicago, IL.
312.738.2140
2005
"12"
twelve artists selected to create an original 12" by 12" piece.
June 17-June 18, 2005.
1417 North Wood. Chicago, IL.
773.269.2005
2004-Present
"Desert-Scape"
series of abstract desert landscapes on permanent display.
Nov. 1-Present
Modern Masters Fine Art. 73-200 El Paseo. Palm Desert, CA.
760.341.1056
2003
"December Art Exhibition"
mixed media show; mixed media sculpture of wood, concrete and dirtaccepted. Art student's selected works from the University of Puget Sound.
Dec. 1-Dec. 15, 2003.
Kittredge Gallery. 1500 North Warner. Tacoma, WA.
253.879.3701
2003
"Perspectives"
mixed media show; personal showing of oil paintings and graphite drawings. Art students' work from their time at The Burren College of Art.
Aug. 1-Aug. 15, 2003
Newtown Castle. Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, Ireland.
353 65 1011200
One drawing purchased by the college for their collection.
2002
"December Art Exhibition"
mixed media show lithograph, woodcut and sculpture accepted. Art students' selected works from the University of Puget Sound.
Dec. 1-Dec. 15, 2002.
Kittredge Gallery. 1500 North Warner. Tacoma, WA.
253.879.3701
1998
"Self-Portraits"
self-portrait oil paintings. Six Artist Group Show.
Feb. 1-March 1, 1998
Hotchkiss Art Gallery. 11 Interlaken Road. Lakeville. CT.
860.435.2591
commissions
2002
"Awakening"
abstract oil painting representing the patrons' religious awakening. Private Collection of Chanda Castillo.
2001
"Grass-scape"
large graphite drawing of surrounding field. Private Collection of Keefe Real Estate.
awards
2004
Henstreet Book Award.
An award given yearly to one graduating senior from the art department who displays superior skill and dedication to an ongoing post-collegiate art career.
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA.
2004
Collins Memorial Library Award.
An award given yearly by the library arts commission for one graduating senior who displays excellence in the mastery of his/her medium.
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA.
2003
Best in Show for Mixed Media.
December Art Exhibition.
Kittredge Gallery.
University of Puget Sound.
Tacoma, WA.
2002
Kilworth Summer Research Grant.
Eight given each summer to students of the University of Puget Sound. Used to research the development of a series of paintings. $3500.
Tacoma, WA.
1999
Visual Art Committee
Won first in State Competition for photography.
Milwaukee, WI.