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ABOUT

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LIFE OBJECTIVE: As an artist, I explore the world with inquisitiveness and humor. Writing, drawing, and creating are the best ways I have found to process the simultaneous contrast of beauty and chaos in life. Art breaks down complex ideas and connects us all. 

  Art Shows

  • Hometown Sensibilities - 2021 

  • Wandering to Find, An Artist’s Journey at the Owatonna Arts Center – Spring 2017

  • Steele County Fair Fine Art Show– three works every year 2000 – 2016

  • Steele County Art Exhibition – 2013

  • 12th Annual South Central Regional Art Exhibition – Merit Award – 2004

  • “Art Works” 2004 Juried Show – 1st Place & Merit Awards

  • Student Annual Juried Exhibition - 2003

 

Community Arts Engagement:  

Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council

  • Board, President – 2019 – 2021, Vice President – 2018-2019,                          Panelist – 2014-2017

 Owatonna Arts Center

  • Board Member, Fundraising Committee Member / Designer & Photographer, Festival of the Arts Judge – 2009, 2011 & 2013, Printmaking / Drawing Instructor

  Little Theatre of Owatonna

  • Makeup Artist – 2013 – current, Photographer – 2014

 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits

  • Member – 2017 – current

Education: 

2001 – 2005 Minnesota State University - Mankato, MN

  • Bachelor of Arts, Art History

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking / Drawing

  • Minor: History

2014 – 2015 Riverland Community College - Austin, MN

  • Web Design and Development

MCAD / Minneapolis College of Art and Design​

  • Continuing Education Courses – Children’s Book Illustration, Intro to Graphic Design, Typography, Figure Drawing Co-op

              

 Campus Organizations

  • Student Art League – President 2004 -2005 / Treasurer 2003-2004

  • National Art Education Associate – Lifetime Member​

SERVICES

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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COMMISSIONS

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WORKSHOPS

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