Small things can mean so much…..and you may never know how your words and actions can impact someone.
Artist Statement
In my life’s journey, I have discovered the profound impact of small things.
My art is a testament to the profound impact of small things. Just as a single brushstroke can bring a canvas to life, I believe in the significance of small actions and details, both in life and art. I begin my creative process by printing textures and colors on paper, which I then use to construct intricate landscapes on paper or wood substrates. These landscapes become my canvas for exploration, where I embellish them with a unique blend of paint, pastels, pens, and various materials.
I am fascinated by the interplay of color and texture, using them to craft captivating scenes that invite viewers to pause, reflect, and connect with their inner selves. Each piece I create serves as a sanctuary, inviting you to explore the significance of the small in a world often overwhelmed by grandeur. Through my art, I aim to empower others, infusing each piece with an energy that transcends the visual, offering a lasting transformative experience. Join me on this journey of discovery, where even the tiniest details can reveal profound insights.
Artist Bio
Solo/Duo Exhibitions
Sept-Oct 2019 Going Deeper: Finding Inspiration from Within, Rehoboth Art League, DE
Sept-Nov 2003 Cardinal Club Quarterly Art Show w/John Sweemer, Raleigh, NC
July - Aug 2003 Seeing Through, Durham Arts Council, Semans Gallery, Durham, NC
March–May 2003 Life Structures, Vineyard Café, Raleigh, NC
Group Exhibitions
July-Aug 2018 Beverly Bassford Juried Show at Ocean City Art League, Ocean City, MD
Sept - Oct 2018 About Face, Corkran Gallery, Rehoboth, DE
May-June, 2004 Trois Voix (Three Voices), Trial Lawyers Building, Raleigh, NC
October 2003 2003 Works of Heart, Raleigh, NC, an art auction supporting AIDS
April-May, 2003 Humble Pie Restaurant, Raleigh, NC
April 2003 Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC, Let There Be Light (juried)
Nov – Dec 2002 Vineyard Café, Raleigh, NC show with Jason Craighead/E.Tracy Williams
October 2002 2002 Works of Heart, Raleigh, NC, an art auction against AIDS
Aug -- Sept 2002 NOFO’s Restaurant, Raleigh, NC
July 2002 Visual Art Exchange, Landscapes and Yard Art (juried)
Publications
July, 2018 Living the Photo Artistic Life Magazine—Issue 41
https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue41-final
April, 2018. Living the Photo Artistic Life Magazine—Issue 38
https://issuu.com/thephotoartisticlife/docs/issue38-final
Lectures
May, 2003 Artsplosure, Raleigh, NC “An Artist’s Inspiration: Using Prayer in Art”
Corporate Purchases
WRAL TV, Raleigh, NC