b o r n :  binghamton, ny 1980

c u r r e n t l y  r e s i d e s :  raleigh, nc 

c u r r i c u l u m  v i t a e

e d u c a t i o n : East Carolina University, Greenville, NC  BFA (painting) 2002;
 Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA, MFA (painting) 2005, 
Living Arts College at the School for Communication Arts, Raleigh, NC, (interactive design) 2009

f o c u s  o n : portraiture (graphite, watercolor and fibers); print & interactive design, video/ video editing, installation
i n t e r e s t e d  i n : people, memory, childhood, quiet spaces, inside-your-head thoughts, storytelling, taking you there

o t h e r : baking, dogs, bicylces, crafting, herbs, raleigh spring times,  learning new things, rriolt girl era, tattoos, music for every mood, art nouveau

a r t i c l e s :
ilistpaducha.com artist in residence 2010
East Magazine, Winter 2008

T E AC H I N G  E X P E R I E N C E
2011               Private Instructor, painting, drawing, foundations, college portfolio prep.
2009               Instructor, Encaustic Workshop for Beginners, Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs, NC
2009               Instructor, Children's Pottery, Ages 2-5, Kinston Arts Center, Kinston, NC
                        Instructor, Children's Mixed Media, Ages 4-6, Kinston Arts Center, Kinston, NC
2008              Adjunct Faculty, Art Appreciation, Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC
                        Instructor, Mural Camp, Ages 12-18, Kinston Arts Center, Kinston, NC 
2004-2005    Lead Instructor, Mural Arts Program of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
2003-2005   Teaching Assistant, Beginning Figure Drawing, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 
                        Philadelphia, PA


A W A R D S  &  H O N O R S
 2010     Artist In Residence, Paducah Renaissance, Paducah, KY
                 National ADDY Award (Silver), Truth, PSA TV Animation
                 Regional ADDY Award (Silver) Truth,  PSA TV Animation
                 Raleigh-Durham ADDY Award (Gold & Best In Show) Truth, PSA TV Animation

P R O F E S S I O N A L  E X P E R I E N C E
2010- present     Communications Specialist, Local Government Oganization, NC
2009- 2010          Programs Coordinator, Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs, NC 
2006- 2009          Director of Exhibits & Education, Kinston Arts Center, Kinston, NC
2005- 2006          Production Artist, Goldbug Studio, Raleigh, NC
2004                     Volunteer, Preparator, Morris Gallery, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum, Philadelphia, PA


R E L A T E D   W O R K   E X P E R I E N C E 
2010      Set Designer, Alice in Wonderland, Jr., Stars Youth Theater, Holly Springs, NC
                Lead Muralist, Kinston, We're On Our Way , at Spring Hill & Queen Street, Kinston, NC
2009      Juror, Art Right Now, Roberson Arts Council, Lumberton, NC
2008      Juror, Grifton Shad Festival Annual Juried Show, Grifton, NC
               Juror, Annual Juried Show, La Grange Arts Council, LaGrange, NC
2007      Juror, Fall Images '07, Council for the Arts, Jacksonville, NC



G R O U P   E X H I B I T I O N S 
2010      The Paul Hartley Legacy Exhibition, Lee Hansley Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2009      Untitled, KungFu Tattoo, Durham, NC
                United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, Raleigh, NC
               On The Wall, Emerge Gallery & Arts Center, Greenville, NC
2008      Human Art Show, Moxie, Greenville, NC
                The Barbie Show, Emerge Gallery & Arts Center, Greenville, NC
2007      Locals Only, Community Council for the Arts, Kinston, NC
2006      Can You Hear Me?, Moxie, Greenville, NC
               New and Hot North Carolina, Lee Hansley Gallery, Raleigh, NC
2005      13th Annual Thesis Exhibition, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA


S O L O   E X H I B I T I O N S 
2009      Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs, NC
2007      The Inevitable Self, Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC