Throughout my life I have followed many different creative pursuits from fashion to dance. It was not until I moved to Florida in 2004 that I found my true passion. Then I became and still am a very happy painting "junkie".
Although most of my work is in oil, I do combine acrylic with oil. Almost everything I paint is derived from my own photos or those donated by friends and family. These photographs are the starting place for everything I paint. The paintings are strongly influenced by my reaction to the subject matter and more importantly my interpretations with color.
It is my belief that artists should always be expanding, honing and polishing their skills. Towards that end I take regular classes at Alizarin Crimson in Stuart, Fl and at the Armory in Palm Beach, Fl. I also find at least one master class or workshop a year to challenge myself in something new.
Awards:
A.E. Backus Museum, Vero Beach Art Club, The Arts Council of Martin County, Palm City Art Association
Exhibitions: Juried shows
New Jersey, Florida's Martin, St Lucie, Indian River, Palm Beach, counties
Collected:
Privately in the USA and abroad.
Representation:
Webber Gallery, Lake Worth, Fl Alizarin Crimson Studio / Gallery, Stuart, Fl
Memberships:
Palm City Art Association (Current President) Hobe Sound Fine Arts League Seabranch Art league Vero Beach Art Club
Instructor: I Teach both Oil and acrylic classes as well as periodic workshops at Alizarin Crimson Art Gallery in Stuart, Fl
All of my paintings are also available as giclees
For information about my 2011 demos, workshop schedule or to schedule an appointment to see more of my paintings, please contact me at njdct@aol.com
