Education
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, 1988
Selected Solo Exhibitions
Aviary, Northwest Museum of Art and Culture’s Helen South Alexander Gallery, November-December 2023
New Western Vibe, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, July 2023 (6-person exhibit)
Of Least Concern, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, April 2023
Disappearing, Delia Dante Gallery, Boise, July 2022
Confluence | Influence, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, 2021 (4-person exhibit)
Natural Wonders, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, 2020 (4-person exhibit)
Sanctorium, Kolva-Sullivan Gallery, Spokane, 2019
Elaine Green and Sheila Evans, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene (two-person exhibit), 2017
Tranquility, Dodson’s, Spokane, 2017
Atmosphere, Brian Marki Fine Art, Portland, 2015
Atmosphere, Compass Gallery, Salem, 2015
Mixology With a Twist, Mizuna, Spokane, 2015
Mixology, Mizuna, 2014
Pastel and Oil Exhibit, Vashon Allied Arts Gallery, Vashon Island, 2013
Head in the Clouds, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2013
Earth and Sky, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2012
Autumn Inspiration, River Bend Fine Art Gallery, Bend, 2010
Metamorphosis, Kress Gallery, Spokane, 2010
Etudes for the Equinox, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2010
Silent Spaces, Kress Gallery, Spokane, 2007
Oswego Lake Gallery, Lake Oswego, 2006
The Metropolitan Performing Arts Center Gallery, Spokane, 2006
Rhythm and Silence: the Ambient Series, Fountainhead Gallery, Seattle, 2006
Small Works, Artisan’s Wares, Spokane, 2006
Earthly Pursuits, The Fox Gallery, Spokane, 2005 (two-person exhibit)
The Metropolitan Performing Arts Center Gallery, Spokane, October & December 2004
Harvest, Café MAC, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane, 2003
Mizuna, Spokane, 1998
Europa Restaurant, Spokane, 1997
A Change of Season, Anaconda Grille, Spokane, 1997
Solstice, Anaconda Grille, Spokane, 1996
Selected Group Exhibitions
Art Spirit Gallery’s Small Artworks Invitational, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, 2016, 2019–2022
Artfest, Spokane, 2005-2012, 2015-2019, 2022
Art in the Pearl, Portland, 2011-2013, 2022
Portland Audubon Wild Arts Festival, Portland, 2022
Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, Sun Valley, 2006-2013, 2021-22
Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair, Bellevue, 2007-2015, 2017-2018, 2022
American Craft Council ACC San Francisco, 2018
New Work by Eleven Artists, The Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d’Alene, 2016
Salon International of Pastels, Saint Aulaye, Dordogne, France, 2011-2012
Best of 2010, Small Paintings, Sculptures and Mixed Media, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2010
Alice in Wonderland Invitational, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2010
Art Spirit Gallery's Small Artworks Invitational, Art Spirit Gallery, Coeur d'Alene, 2009 & 2014
Best of 2009, Small Paintings, Sculptures and Mixed Media, Tinman Gallery, Spokane, 2009
Art on the Square, Belleville, 2010
Sausalito Art Festival, Sausalito, 2007-2010, 2014-2015
Cherry Creek Art Festival, Denver, 2008, 2013
Works From The Heart, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane, 2005-2010
Pastel Society of America's 34th Open Juried Exhibition, New York City, 2006
Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, 2006-2007
Portland Arts Festival, Portland, 2006 Northwest Pastel Society 19th Int'l Open Exhibit, Seattle, 2005
Pastels U.S.A., Pastel Society of the West Coast 19th International Open Exhibit, San Luis Obispo, 2005
Northwest Pastel Society Members’ Show, Olympia, 2005
Northwest Pastel Society 18th International Open Exhibit, Everett, 2004
France, Flora, Fish and F-stops: Four Artists’ Work, Spokane, 2004
Northwest Pastel Society Special Members’ Show, Walla Walla, 2004
Lone Star Pastel Society National Juried Exhibition, Amarillo, 2003
Northwest Pastel Society 17th International Open Exhibit, Seattle, 2003
Awards and Publications
Poster artist, Portland Audubon Wild Arts Festival, 2023
ArtsWA Art in Public Places Public Artist Roster, 2023–
”Crafting a World Worth Saving“ (feature article and cover), Art Chowder Magazine, May/June 2023 Issue
Cover artist, Portland Audubon Warbler Newsletter, November/December 2022
Juror’s Choice Award: Best of Show, Artfest, 2022
Kreielsheimer Lecture, “New Ways in an Old Tradition: Subject Matter as Ethical Practice,” Gonzaga University, 2022
Washington State Department of Commerce Working Washington Grant, 2022
Best of Metalwork, Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, 2021
2D Award, Artfest, 2019
2D Award, Artfest, 2018
2D Award, Artfest, 2017
Art Journey - Abstract Painting: A Celebration of Contemporary Art. Jamie Markle, Ed., 2017
Second Place Juror’s Choice, Artfest, 2016
Addison-Meyers Award, Artiest, 2015
Green Art: Trees, Leaves and Roots. Ashley Rooney, Ed., 2014
Second Place Award and Honorable Mention, The Pastel Journal's Pastel 100 Competition, April 2013 Issue
"Fleeting Beauty: Collecting Floral and Botanical Art," American Art Collector Magazine, March 2013
Juror for Entry, Art in the Pearl, 2013
Juror for Entry, Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, 2012
"From Bud to Bloom: Collecting Floral and Botanical Art," American Art Collector Magazine, March 2012
Museum purchase of Night Flight Study, St. Aulaye Pastel Museum, Saint Aulaye, Dordogne, France, 2011
Award for Creativity, Pastels Salon International, Saint Aulaye, Dordogne, France, 2011
“Au Coeur du Monde Végétal,” Pratique des Art Pastel Special Edition feature article, June 2011
Best of Drawing, Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, 2011
Ascension 2, Oil on Canvas, 36” x 48”. Commissioned by Providence Medical Center, Everett, 2011
Best of Drawing, Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, 2010
Pastellistes du Monde feature, Pratique des Art Pastel Special Edition, June 2010
Tinman Gallery 2D Merit Award, Artfest, 2010
Honorable Mention, The Pastel Journal's Pastel 100 Competition, April 2010 Issue
First Place in Drawing, Sausalito Art Festival, 2009
Benchmark Award, Art in the High Desert, 2009
President's Award, Edmonds Arts Festival, 2009
Two Honorable Mentions, The Pastel Journal's Pastel 100 Competition, April 2009 issue
Best of Drawing, Sun Valley Center Arts and Crafts Festival, 2007–2008, 2010–2011,
Pressworks 2008 Calendar
"Up Close and Botanical," Pastel Journal feature, September/October 2007
Honorable Mention, The Pastel Journal's Pastel 100 Competition, April 2007 issue
Winner, Dakota Art Pastels' Catalogue Cover Competition, 2006
Honorable Mention, The Pastel Journal's Pastel 100 Competition, April 2006 issue
Addison-Meyers Award of Merit, Artfest, 2005
Award of Merit, Northwest Pastel Society 18th International Open Exhibit, 2004
Selected Collections
Spokane Public Library Portable Works Collection, ArtsWA, 2022 & 2023
ArtsWA, Washington State Art Collection, Eastern State Hospital, Spokane
ArtsWA, Washington State Art Collection, Virginia Grainger Elementary School, Okanogan
Bryan Elementary School, Couer d’Alene
St. Aulaye Pastel Museum, St. Aulaye, Dordogne, France
Providence Medical Center, Everett
Kadlec Medical Center, Kennewick
Group Health, Spokane
Rockwood Clinic, Spokane
Mizuna, Spokane
Leonetti Cellars, Walla Walla
Dean Davis Photography, Spokane
Affiliations
The Enamelist Society
Pastel Society of America, Signature Member
Northwest Pastel Society, Signature Member