Art Bio
 

PROFILE

Strong foundation in painting, drawing, composition and color complemented by a creative and inquisitive nature

Experienced in commissioned paintings and other art work

Utilization of color and non conventional artists tools (i.e.- palate knifes and trowels)

Strongly influenced by world travels, spirituality and cultural influences

EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Masters in Art Therapy, 2005-Present

University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1996

La Sorbonne, Paris, France, Intensive study in figure drawing and sculpture, 1995

EXPERIENCE

Fine Artist - Commission
Successful completion of numerous commissioned pieces requiring skill, creativity and results that meet clients’ visions.

Example: Being – Acrylic painting on canvas made from client’s photograph taken while traveling Asia.

Example: Culmination– Acrylic painting on Nepalese Oil Paper inspired by the birth of their first born child.  

Fine Artist – Non-Commission

Example: Heart Slung – Acrylic painting of a female nude inspired by the marble sculptures of Rodin.

Example: Unzipped – Acrylic painting of a couple embracing, inspired by the sculptures of Rodin.

Example: Olho – Acrylic painting of a face using projective technique and shape shifting.

Art Therapist

Currently lead art therapy groups to mentally ill, low income and homeless individuals, 2006

Taught art therapy to troubled teens, 2006

Conducted art therapy sessions to terminally ill children, 2006

Taught private lessons to children, 2005/6

ADDITIONAL

Currently working to complete a master’s degree in art therapy.

EXHIBITS

Blue Jeans Bar (Solo)

Los Angeles, CA
October 1 - 31, 2006

Loyola Marymount University - 2005
Department of Education, University Hall

Los Angeles, CA

August, 2006- Present