Artist Statement

I am an independent freelance photographer, third generation born in Washington, D.C. Until recently I lived in a rural community, on the edge of the Chesapeake Bay, enjoying the naturaI beauty and historical interest of Annapolis and DC. Now I live on the outskirts of Houston, another vibrant city.

My adventure these days is to explore cities finding examples of the development in the places we live. My focus is on creating an image with a strong use of light, line and color. My eye has drifted to capture reflected surfaces and the architecture naturally adds fabulous light and line.

My images are examples of the urban development. I want them to replicate the intensity inthe rhythms of the city. The structures are living, breathing environments and the interactive design to be an integration with nature. There is a balance, in the spaces, between stability and movement. I look for the transitions between the architecture and the relationship to the environment. I am excited to capture the energy of life in these spaces that is implied as much as seen.

Biography

I studied photography at local Art Centers while I was raising my family. I Studied at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts with Dick Bond. I also studied with Fine Art Photographer Don Kneessi for 4 years at Anne Arundel Community College. The historic alternative processes piqued my interests and inspired my approach to photography. I was challenged to push the boundaries of creating images. “Learn the rules then you can break them” Kneessi instructed. His other favorite expression was “ You have to get Your knees dirty”! That’s my favorite part of the process.

Memberships

Maryland Federation Art ; Exhibition Committee

Art Council for Anne Arundel County

Notable Exhibitions and Awards

7/2017 2 Artist Exhibition “Under One Sky” Chaney Gallery, Maryland Hall, MD

8/2016 3 Artist Exhibition “2 Carols and a Gail” Quiet Waters Garden Gallery MD

3/2016 River Gallery Juried Community Exhibition,MD

1/2016 Lowes State Office Building, Annapolis MD

12/2015 National Juried Exhibition “ Small Wonders” Honorable Mention, MdFedArt

12/2015 Annapolis Showcase Design House

5/2015 Maryland Artists Juried Exhibition “ Maryland Art @College Park” UMD

3/2015 National Juried Exhibition “Image & Imagination” Mitchell Gallery St John’s College

2/2015 Solo Exhibition “Pulsing Rythms, Views of the City” Maryland Federation of Art

1/2015  Celebrating Maryland Artists – Lowes State Office Building, Annapolis MD

6/2014  Maryland Artists Juried Exhibition “ Maryland Art @College Park” UMD

3/2014   River Gallery Juried Community Exhibition- Juror Merit Award

2/2014  6 Artists Group Exhibition “6 in the City” Circle Gallery

3/2013  River Gallery Juried Community Exhibition- 2^nd Place

1/2013  Annapolis Maritime Museum –Exhibition-“The War of 1812 -The Pride of Baltimore II”

8/2012   National Juried Exhibition “Terrain” Kiernan Gallery Lexington VA.

8/2012   National Juried Exhibition “American Landscapes” Maryland Federation of Art

5/2012   National Juried Exhibition “Image & Imagination” Mitchell Gallery

4/2012   Maryland Federation Art Spring Member Show-Third Place

3/2012   River Gallery Juried Community Show – Juror’s Choice Award

12/2011  National Juried Exhibition “Small Wonders” Maryland Federation of Art

10/2011 National Juried Exhibition “Toyed With” Open Shutter Gallery, Durango, CO

9/2011  National Juried Exhibition ´Through Many Lenses” Adirondack Center for the Arts, NY