I began my  pastel journey in 2008 by taking a pastel class
offered at the local public Library by Gregory John Maichack. 
It was immediately after this that my passion for pastels began.
My paintings are influenced by the beautiful seascapes of Cape Cod, and the wonderful cityscapes of Boston, Massachusetts.

National Juried Exhibitions
  2023, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, For Pastels Only on Cape Cod, Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod
  2019 All New England, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma
  2017 All Cape Cod, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma
  2017 The National, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma -.HONORABLE MENTION
  2016 All New England, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma - BEST LANDSCAPE
  2016 Artist Choice, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma
  2015 21st Annual Juried Exhibition, Zullo Gallery, Madfield, Ma
  2016, 2015, Easel Art Online Fine Art Exhibit, Cape Cod Art Association, Barnstable, Ma
  2015 Breath of Spring, Cape Cod Art Association,- BEST IN SHOW
  2013 The National, Cape Cod Art Association, - HONORABLE MENTION

  2013 Liquid, The Next Door Gallery, Mansfield, Ma

  2012 Fresh Visions, Center for the Arts, Natick, Ma
  20
12, Norfolk Cultural Art Council, Norfolk, M
 
Art Exhibitions
  2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, The Colors of Chatham, 402 Main St, Chatham, Ma
  2023, 2022,  Viera on Main Restaurant, Chatham, Ma
  2019, 2018,2017,2016, 2015, Bistro on Main Restaurant, Chatham, Ma
  2016, 2015,2014,2013, 2012, Del Mar Restaurant, Chatham, Ma
  2014, 2013, 2012,2011, Sherborn Inn, Solo Exhibition, Dover, Ma
  2012 Franklin Art Center, Harvest Festival, Franklin, Ma
  2011 Hopkinton Cultural Art Center, Member Show, Hopkinton, Ma
  2011  Falmouth Art Center, A Passion for Pastels, Falmouth,Ma
  2010 Pastel Society of Cape Cod, Member Show, Brewster Ladies Library, Brewster, Ma
  2009  Premier Art Gallery, Ashland, Ma
  
Affiliations
  Pastel Society of Cape Cod
  Hopkinton Cultural Art Center
  Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
  Foxboro Art Association
  Cultural Center of Cape Cod
  Cape Cod Art Association

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