EDUCATION:

Studied with many well known artist including: Jerry Stitt, Ron Lucas, Sergei Bongart, Ned Mueller, Albert Handell, Bob Rohm, Alan Flatmann, Richard McKinley, and Richard McDaniel.

Olympic College (1983 - 1990) Extended studies in computer programming. Studio classes in life Drawing and Sculpture.

Central Washington State University (1984 - 1985) Business Administration and Accounting.

Olympic College (1980 - 1982) Completed two year program in business and information systems. Studio art classes in life Drawing and Sculpture.

University of Missouri at Kansas City (1968 - 1972) Graduate level work in Art Education and Curriculum Design.

Southwest Missouri State University (1960 - 1964) Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Art. Extended study in Education.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Current Work:

Studios at Ptarmigan Court was established in 1995 creating a studio and office combination for concentrated work in studio painting, computer graphics and services.

Previous Work:

Painting Studio and Workshop Instructor, Northwest College of Art (1992-1996)

Systems Manager, Animal Intelligence Software, Inc. (1994-1996)

Business Manager, Sleasman, O’Donnell & Sleight, DVM’s, INC. P.S. (1986-1994)

Drawing Instructor, Olympic College, Bremerton, WA (1974-1988)

Art Consultant, Junction City School District, Junction City, Oregon (1972-1974)

Art Teacher, Conn-West School District, Kansas City, Missouri (1968-1972)

Classroom Instructor, Monett School district, Monett Missouri (1964-1965

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Northwest Pastel Society, Signature Member

Northwest Watercolor Society, Signature Member

Pastel Society of America, Signature Member

Pastel Society of the West Coast, Signature Member with Distinquisted Pastist status

Oil Painters of America, Signature Member

EXHIBITION WORK:

Work currently on exhibit at:

Lawrence Gallery at Portland, Sheridan, and Salishan, Oregon

Earthworks Gallery at Yachats, Newport and Lincoln City, Oregon

Roby King Gallery, Bainbridge Island, WA

Harbor Gallery, Gig Harbor, WA

COMPETITIVE EXHIBITIONS:

Paintings accepted for exhibit and awards:

Northwest Pastel Society International Exhibition (2005) Jerry’s Artarama Award

Pastel Society of the West Coast, “Pastels USA” (2005) Merit Award

Oil Painter of America Regional Exhibit in Santa Barbara, CA, (2005)

Oil Painter of America International Exhibit in Chicago, (2005)

WAPa (Washington PleinAir) 2nd Annual Exhibition, (2005)1st Place

Oil Painters of America Western Regional Exhibition in Portland, OR. 2004

Puget Sound Country Exhibition sponsored by West Coast Paper Co., 1st Prize Purchase Award

Northwest Pastel Society Member’s Exhibit (2004), Best of Show Award

Pastel Society of the West Coast 16th Annual International Open Exhibition, “Pastels USA (2004)”, Lux Edition Award

Northwest Pastel Society 16th Annual International Members Exhibition (2003), Merit Award

Pastel Society of the West Coast 17th Annual International Open Exhibition, “Pastels USA (2003)”, Dakota Art/ Schminke Award

Pastel Society of America, “For Pastels Only” (2002) Exhibition, Art Times Award

Pastel Society of the West Coast 16th Annual International Open Exhibition, “Pastels USA (2002)”, Albert Handell Scholarship Award

Northwest Pastel Society 16th Annual International Open Exhibition, Merit Award

Pastel Journal’s, “Third Annual Pastel 100” Competition (2002), Merit Award and Finalist Achievement

Pastel Society of America , “For Pastels Only” (2001) Exhibition

La Fond Galleries 7th Annual National Juried Pastel Competition (2001), Honorable Mention

Pastel Journal’s, “Pastel 100” Competition (2001), Finalist Achievement

Northwest Pastel Society, 15th Annual International Open Exhfibition (2001), Merit Award

Pastel Society of the West Coast 15th Annual International Open Exhibition (2001), Winsor Newton Award

National Watercolor Society Signature Members and Associates Juried Exhibition (2000)

Pastel Journal’s, “First Annual Pastel 100” Competition (2000)

Northwest Pastel Society, 14th Annual International Open Exhibition 2000, Cape Cod Pastel Society Award and Merit Award

Pastel Society of New Mexico 9th Annual Exhibit (2000), Los Almos Bank Award, $250

Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibit, “For Pastels Only” (2000)

Southeast Pastel Society Nineth Annual International Exhibit (2000), First Place Award,$1000

Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibit, “For Pastels Only” (1999)

Northwest Pastel Society Member’s exhibit (1999) President’s Award

Puget Sound Country Exhibition (1998)

Pastel Society of America Annual Exhibit, “For Pastels Only”, Jack Richeson-Purchase Award (1998)

Northwest Pastel Society International Exhibition (1998), Merit Award

Northwest Watercolor Society Exhibition (1998)

Northwest Watercolor Society Exhibition (1997)

Northwest Pastel Society Member’s Exhibit (1996)

Northwest Pastel Society International Exhibition (1995) Three paintings accepted.

Northwest Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition (1977, 1978, 1979). Strathmore Paper Company Award in 1978.

Pacific Gallery Artist Exhibition (1978). Second Place

North Kitsap Arts and Crafts Exhibition (1976) First Place, (1979) First Place, (1985) First Place

East Side Artist Exhibition (1979) Honorable Mention

Sidney Gallery Spring Exhibition (1976) Second Place, (1979) First Place