My art has been recognized by awards. I value sharing the themes in my paintings through teaching and communicating in publications, television and online.
- AWARDS
- Community Leadership Award, “Engaging Disabled Individuals,” Shore Services 2018
- Blue Ribbon Award, Sculpture, Paths Association 2017
- First Place Award, for Painting, National Art Awards Program 2016
- Spark Plug Award by Little City Foundation, Volunteer Service Art Program for Autistic Residents 2013
- Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs Sponsorship 2012, 2011, 2013
- ART INSTRUCTOR
- The Art Center, Highland Park, Go for the Gold – Gold Leaf workshop, 2025
- The Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL, private instruction, Painting 2025
- The Art Center, Highland Park, Art Appreciation, Painting 2021- 2025
- Little City Foundation, Palatine, IL, Art-Autistic Adults 2016 – 2018
- Anita Miller Gallery, Chicago, Art Instruction for Adults and Children 2007- 2011
- University of Illinois Chicago, Adjunct Professor. Japanese Art History 2002
- Roosevelt University, Adjunct Professor, Art History 2000-2002
- Columbia College, Adjunct Professor, Art History 2000 – 2001
- Oakton Community College, Adjunct Professor-Studio Art, Art History1999
- MEDIA & COMMUNITY
- Featured in artbeatbuzz.com May 2025
- Guest Speaker, Blue Moon Gallery, Grayslake, IL 2025
- Guest Artist at Green Bay Trail Day 2023
- Panelist, “La Palette: The Chicago Palette.” How Unique Artist’s Palettes Inform Paintings,” Paschke Art Center, Chicago, IL, 2018
- Guest on Schaumburg TV Discussing “Art in Schaumburg” 2016
- Panelist, Paschke Art Center, La Palette Exhibition, Chicago 2015
- EDUCATION
- The University of Chicago, MFA
- The University of Illinois, AB Art Education, Magna cum Laude
- Syracuse University, The Art Institute of Chicago, BFA