EXHIBITIONS:

• 2019: "Inner Vision-Outer Spaces" Solo Exhibition, The Rose Art Center, Morristown, TN
• 2014: Alumnae “Small but not restricted” Exhibition, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 2008: The Art of Teaching, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 2005: Staff Show, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 2003: Cards of Art, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 2002: The Silent Auction, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 2002: Journeys, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 1985: Emerging Female Artists in Philadelphia
• 1984: A-More Store, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 1984: Senior Show, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• 1981-1983: Student Shows, Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia, PA

COMMISSIONED ARTWORK:

• Denise McLeod: Genesis 1, 2013 (encaustic on panel)
• Pat Pyle: Ace of Hearts, 2003 (watercolor, pencil on paper)
• Candace Batterton: Transformative Fire, 1995 (dyes on leather) and QuanYin, 1995 (dyes on leather)
• Carol Murphy: Self-Conception, 1994 (dyes on leather)
• Debbi and Rick Lepine: Soulscape: Family Cave, 1993 (oil pastel on canvas) and Flow of Life, 1990 (pastel on paper)
• Selmer Payne: Violet Ray, 1991 (pastel on paper)
• Paula & Dale Kressley: Manna, (pencil on paper)
• Mary White: Tree of Life, 1991 (pencil on paper)
• Michelle Rix: Canyon at Dusk, 1990 (oil on wood)
• Kathy Mulholland: Steps to Enlightenment, 1990 (pencil on paper)
• Ted and Caryn Gladue: Eggs and Ham, 1985 (acrylic on canvas)
• Julie Durocher-Weinberg: Cityscape, 1984 (acrylic sheet, dyes, silver, brass)

EDUCATION:

Drexel University                                        Creativity and Innovation                   

Moore College of Art & Design                  Post Baccalaureate in Art Education        2010

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts         Continuing Education Classes           2005

Moore College of Art & Design                  Bachelor of Fine Arts                          1984

Major in Metals; additional studies in 2/D & 3/D Fine Arts and Photography

Senior Thesis accepted with honors, Dean’s list

WORKSHOPS/Private:

Plein Air Oil Painting with Robin Wellner                                                                2019

Encaustic Sculpture: Process of Natural Wonder with Laura Moriarty                2018

Alla Prima Portraits using Zorn Palette with Robin Wellner                                 2017

Oil Portrait Painting with Emily Andreas                                                                2016

Capturing Light and Color Oil Painting with Diane Pike                                       2016

Still Life Oil Painting II with Laura Hitchcock                                                         2016

Encaustic Painting with Eleanor Schimmel                                                            2007

Private Rendering Classes with Sharon Church (Jewelry Chair, UArts)              1990

The Jewelry Institute, White-based metal model making                                   1986  

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES:

ACA: American Creativity Association                                                                 2008 - Present
ACGSA: President of Applied Creativity Graduate Student Association            2007 – 2010
ACGSA: Treasurer of Applied Creativity Graduate Student Association            2006 – 2007
NACADA: Member of National Academic Advising Association                         2005 - Present
Moore College of Art and Design Alumnae Board Member                               2004 – 2006
NACAC: Member of National Association of College Admissions Counseling      2001 – 2005
NPDA: Member of National Portfolio Day Association                                              2001 – 2005

CERTIFICATION:    PA Instructional I in Art Ed K-12

TEACHING HIGHLIGHTS:

Drexel University: 
2012-2015: EDUC 338/539 – Expressive Arts
2011: EDUC 105 - Freshman Seminar

Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: 

JAN-JUNE 2008: Student Teaching

Moore College of Art & Design:

• 2005: Taught art to students with special needs,
• 2005: Taught “Color Theory” to Adult students enrolled in Decorative Arts for Interiors Certificate Program.
• 2004, 1985-1989: Taught “Portfolio Preparation” to high school students in the Young Artists Workshop.
• 1998-2004: Critiqued high school students’ art portfolios, and provided on the spot observational drawing instruction that enhanced portfolios nationwide.
• 2003: Established and taught 1^st annual “Portfolio Clinic”
• 1999-2001: Coordinated and instructed extra-curricular creative activities for the Summer Fine Arts Institute, a summer residential pre-college intensive art program
• 1999: Taught “Developing Self Expression” Funky Fridays course in the Young Artists Workshop
• 1984: Taught “Introduction to Jewelry/ Metals” to First-Year college students in BFA Basics Program
• 1983-1985: Taught “Jewelry/Metals” to high school students in the Young Peoples Art Workshop

 

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 2001-2002: Taught individual private observational drawing lessons
• 1993-1995: Taught private Art Instruction sessions for adults to discover their creativity
• 1990-1991: Taught “Drawing” to adults at Norristown Adult Evening Education Program.

 

PRESENTATIONS and COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

• 2019:                Juror Rose Art Center Members Annual Art Show
• 2010:                Webinar: 2010 Teacher’s Week, The Drexel Online Experience: School of Education Opportunities”

• 2010:                Presented at ACA International Conference, “The Creativity Challenge: Playing Games to Bridge the Creativity Gap”

• 2009:                Co-Presented at ACA International Conference with Dr. Elizabeth Haslam, “Developing Creativity Leadership and Community: A Collaborative with Singing City, Fellowship Farm, Drexel/Torrance Center for Creativity and Innovation, Applied Creativity Graduate Students, and ACA”

• 2007:                Presented “Lubart’s Interview with an Artist” at Drexel University

• 1998-2004:       “Portfolio Do’s and Don’ts” and“Admission Requirements” to students, parents,   guidance counselors and art teachers.
• 2002-2004:       Presented “Creative Careers” at Philadelphia High School for Girls’ Career Day
• 2003:                Presented “Preparing for Art School” at Penn-Delco’s College Night
• 2003:                Presented “My Career in the Arts” Albert M. Greenfield School
• 1998-2004:       Juried Philadelphia Sister Cities Art Contest
• 2000-2002:       Juried Annual Student Show for Merion Mercy Academy
• 2003:                Juried High School Annual Art Show for Montgomery & Bucks Counties
• 1998-2002:       Juried the “Hilda Schoenwetter Full Art Scholarship Competition”
• 1999-2001:       Juried “Holiday Art Contest” for Philadelphia Public Schools, Gr K-12.
• 1991:                “Artists for the World” Taught elementary students in Philadelphia to create portraits of the person they admire the most for “The Gorgeous Mosaic Project” held at Penn’s Landing in May. Major Goode declared “Art for Peace Day” in Philadelphia due to this event.