Summary
Areas of expertise include painting in all media, advanced drawing, printmaking and an extensive knowledge of 19th and 20th century artists and art movements. I also provide instruction in these described areas.
Work Experience
Studio One Art Classes
- Sacramento, CA (Jan. 1995 – June 2008)
- Corvallis, OR (Sept. 2005 - Dec. 2006)
- Ashland, OR (June 2008 –Present)
- Owner / Instructor of painting and drawing classes for children, teens, and adults (all levels)
The Learning Exchange
- 1111 Howe Ave., Sacramento, CA (Feb. 2000 - May 2005)
Instructor of bi-monthly oil painting workshops
Reference Contact: Sue London (916) 929-9200;
Sierra College
- 5000 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA (Fall 2002- Fall 2005)
Instructor of oil painting classes held quarterly
WEBSITE: www.sccommed.org (916) 781-0590
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Illustration/ Fashion Design from The Art Center College Of Design, Los Angeles, CA (June, 1977)
Fine Art Study/ Instructors
- Wayne Thiebaud / UC Davis - Professor and world famous artist, 1990- 1991
- Susan Sarback / School of Light & Color - founder and author, 1989- 1991
- Suchitra Bohsle - Artist and contemporary of Richard Schmid, 2003- 2005
- Terry Miura - regionally acclaimed artist, 2004- 2007
Awards and Achievements
2011
- Award of Distinction, Umpqua Plein Air Competition
Office of The Governor Of California
- Juried Show, "Winter in California". Sponsored by the California Arts Council, Barry Hessenius, Director.
Crocker Art Museum Annual Art Auction
- Accepted Artist 2001-2005. Various distinguished jurors.
2000
- Special Award, Patrons Choice Award & Honorable Mention
Amador County Art Assn. 18th Annual
Juror: Carl Vosburgh Miller, AWS WSW - Best Use of Color
CA Arts League Annual Show
Juror: Dan Peterson, Professor of Art, Modesto J.C. - Honorable Mention
Chico Art Center Open, "Defining Vessels" National Juried Exhibition
Juror: David Middlebrook/ Assoc. Art Director, SJSU
1999
- Best of Show
Amador County Artists Association 17th Annual Open
Juror: David Hollowell, Distinguished Artist and Professor of Art, University of California, Davis. - Award of Merit
The Sacramento Bee 24th Annual Open
Juror: Patrick Dullanty, Professor of Art & Department Head - 1st Place: Oil, Impasto, Acrylic
California Arts League Annual Open
Juror: Gerald Boyd, SWA PSWC - 1st Place: Oil
New Artworks 3rd Annual Open 1999
Juror: Greg Kondos, Prof. of Art CSUS, Sacramento
1998
- Award of Merit
Haggin Museum of Art, Stockton, CA, 47th Annual National Exhibit
Juror: Gil Dellinger, Distinguished Artist and Professor of Art, University of the Pacific - Award of Excellence
Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons (WASH)
Juror: Greg Kondos, Prof of Art, CSUS, Sacramento - 2nd Place: Oil
California Arts League Annual Open
juror: Pat Smoot, Distinguished Artist
Activities
Volunteer positions
- The Jackson Street Youth Shelter: Art instruction and fundraising support
- The Sacramento Tree Foundation: Artistic design for fundraising projects
- St. John's Women Shelter: Art therapy sessions for residents
- Sacramento Fine Arts Center: Vice President of California Arts League
Artist in Residence
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
- Crocker Art Museum
- Sacramento Fine Arts Center.
Periodic Workshops, Lectures and Demonstrations
- Rogue Gallery & Art Center
- Rogue Manor Adult Community
- Twin Creeks Adult Community
- Siskiyou Field Institute
- Sun City Roseville
- Barnes & Noble Bookstores
Gallery Affiliations
- Art & Soul Gallery
247 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 2011
contact: or 541-488-9006
Current:
- 20th St Gallery
Owners: Jim & Joni Ferry
Sacramento, CA 2002-2010 - Connextions Gallery
Owner: Patricia Calegari
Sausalito & Healdsberg, CA 2003-2009 - 404 Gallery
Owner: Howard Stover
Roseville, CA 2006-2009 - Pegasus Gallery
Owner: Bill Shumway
Corvallis, OR 2005-2008 - Gallerie Karon
Contact: Karen
Ashland, OR 2006-2008 - Elliott Fouts Gallery
Owner: Elliott Fouts
Sacramento, CA 2001-2007 - River Road Gallery
Contact: Laura
Locke, CA 2003-2007 - Sutter Creek Gallery
Owner: Brent Parsons
Sutter Creek, CA 2002-2004 - McConnell Gallery
Owner: Shelly McConnell
San Luis Obispo, CA 2002- 2003
Prior:
I live, breathe, and sleep art. Creating art is a way of life for me.
- Silvia Trujillo