Biography

Education

1988 Graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) as a drawing major (4 year degree). Received full semester scholarship in 1986.

Professional Career

1991-1999 Founded and operated Arc East Art & Frames, a dual purpose retail custom picture framing business and gallery.

Presently- I create oil paintings that are sold through various Fine Art Galleries throughout the United States.

Professional Memberships

2008-current Board Member for Ploch Gallery at the Wilson Center of the Arts

2002-current WVA (Wisconsin Visual Artists)

2004-current MARN Milwaukee Artists Resource Network

2006-2007 West End Artists Association

1992-1995 RAA Riverwest Artists Association

1995-1999 Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association board member

1994-1999 Milwaukee Art Museum sponsored Gallery Night

1991-2002 PPFA- Professional Picture Framers Association

Awards and Recognitions

2009 WI Visual Artist Award, third place

2008 Winner of the New York ArtExpo emerging artist competition, Art Business News sponsored

2003 1st Place at Artists & Display annual Valentines Greeting Card competition

2002 Honorable mention at Art Elements Gallery small painting competition

1999 2nd Place at Art Elements Gallery, figurative work competition

1990 Best of show at Dennis Uhlig Gallery, still life competition

1988 Best of Alumni Show at Miwaukee Institute of Art & Design

1986 Full semester scholarship at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design