CURRENT STATUS
Artist: living and working in lovely and complicated San Francisco, California.
EDUCATION
2010 | MFA - Watercolor, College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas. |
2006 | BA - Chemistry (French Minor), College of Arts and Science at the University of North Texas. |
2003 | AS - General Studies, Midland College, Midland, Texas. |
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 | Plays Well With Others. Solo Exhibition of Paintings. City Beer Store, San Francisco, CA. | 2013 | Soko Flyers. Solo Exhibition of Art Kites. Thoreau Center of Sustainability, Corridor 1016, San Francisco, CA. |
2010 | Somewhere Else Entirely. The MFA Exhibition of Beth Gouldin. Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. | 2008 | "Semi-Precious", Chancellor's Suite at Gateway Center, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2008 | Les Bijoux En Plein Air, In Association with Counter Culture at Mockingbird Station, Dallas, TX. |
TWO-PERSON/THREE-PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2009 | Untitled (With Lori Geisler), UNT Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2008 | Solutions?, (With Bryce Lafferty) Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2008 | Untitled (With Bryce Lafferty, Andrew Savage) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
INVITATIONAL/COMPETITIVE EXHIBITIONS
2014 | CWA 44th National Exhibition. The Historic Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont, CA. |
2012 | META. National Juried Exhibition. Gallery 263, Cambridge, MA. |
2012 | Spaces and Places., 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition, Danville, CA. Juror: DeWitt Cheng. |
2012 | Summer National Art Exhibition. Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato, CA. Juror: Lucinda Barnes. |
2012 | ViewPoints 2012.Studio Montclair's 15th Annual Juried Exhibition. Ben Shahn Galleries of William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ. Juror: Alexandra Schwartz. |
2012 | notBIG.A Small Art Competition. MSRezney Gallery, Lexington, KY. Juror: Jack Girard. |
2010 | Hunting Art Prize, finalist. Houston, TX. |
2010 | WIDE OPEN. BWAC (Brooklyn Waterfront Arts Coalition), Brooklyn, New York. Jurors: Anne Strauss, Assoc. Curator of 19th Century and Contemporary Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Mark Hughes, Director, Galerie LeLong, Chelsea; Bill Murphy, Professor and Gallery Director, Wagner College |
2010 | Rising Eyes of Texas, Rockport Center for the Arts, Rockport, TX. Juror: Kelly Klaasmeyer. |
2009 | Japan International Watercolor Exhibition 2009, 3F Gallery, Niigata Prefectural Civic Center, Niigata, Japan. Curator: Fuyu Azuma |
2009 | RCAS at VACD (Richardson Civic Arts Society at Visual Arts Coalition of Dallas) Coordinated by Giza Elwazir. Award winners from the 43rd Annual Regional Juried Arts Exhibition in Dallas, TX. |
2009 | 43rd Regional Juried Arts Exhibition, Richardson Civic Art Society Regional Show, Richardson Arts Society, Richardson, TX. Juror: Millie Giles. |
2008 | 3rd Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition, Visual Arts Society of Texas, Denton, TX. Honorable Mention, B's Framing Award. Juror: Judy Youngblood. |
2008 | Japan International Watercolor Exhibition 2008, Traveling Exhibition, 3F Gallery, Niigata Prefectural Civic Center, Niigata, Japan, 1F Gallery, Amusement Sado, Japan. Curator: Fuyu Azuma |
2007 | Rob Erdle Memorial, Light Well Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. Curator: Millie Giles |
2005 | Water Works, Environmental Sciences Building, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas. |
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2010 | Grad Painting Student's Show (Coordinated by Todd Camplin.) Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2010 | All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX. |
2009 | Texas Heat: by the University of North Texas. St. Petersburg Clay Company presents work by Faculty and MFA candidates in the Tim Salen Gallery, St. Petersburg, Florida. Includes: Elmer Taylor, Valerie Barnes, H.P. Bloomer, Magi Calhoun, Beth Gouldin, Karen Hamilton, Kent Harris, Jason Hyde, Marty Kruk, Chris Melia, Jodi Rubbelke- Johnson, Lauren Smith, Weasun Song. |
2009 | Graduate Ceramics Display Case: Oak Street Hall, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2009 | Symbiotic Structure, UNT Graduate Watercolor with Ingrid Scobie, Nathan Popp, Jonathan Quinn; Gough Gallery, Greater Denton Arts Center, Denton, TX. |
2009 | Green for Green - Celebrating Earth Week Through Art. Group Show for Professional Practices, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2009 | All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX. |
2009/2008 | Rotating Gallery - Dean's office, Art Building at UNT, Denton, TX. |
2009/2008 | Rotating Gallery - Chancellor's Office, Gateway Center, UNT, Denton, TX. |
2008 | All Level Watercolor (Coordinated by Millie Giles.) Lightwell Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton TX. |
2008 | Inner Play, University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX. Curators: Victoria Estrada-Berg and Tracee Robertson. |
2006 | Force, The Dallas Museum of Natural History, Dallas TX. |
2005 | Size Matters- Large Scale Works on Paper, Cora Stafford Gallery, University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2000-2003 | Various student art shows and exhibits, Midland College Gallery, Midland, TX. |
EMPLOYMENT
2011-2010 | Adjunct Professor, ASTU 3417 Intermediate Watercolor; ASTU 3427 Intermediate Watercolor Studio: Japanese Kite-making and Painting; ASTU 2417 Beginning Watercolor Studio; University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2010 | Teaching Fellow, ASTU 3417 Intermediate Watercolor and ASTU 3437 Intermediate Watercolor Studio: Large Scale; University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2009 | Area Assistant to Millie Giles, ASTU 3417/4417 Intermediate and Advanced Watercolor; University of North Texas, Denton TX. |
2008-2009 | Teaching Fellow, ASTU 2417 Beginning Watercolor; University of North Texas, Denton campus. |
2006-2009 | Diamond Consultant/Sales Associate at First People's Jewelers, Denton, TX. Various terms and Holiday schedule. |
2007 | Summer KidzScience Summer Science Teacher, K-6th Grade, McKinney/Frisco ISD. |
2004-2007 | Private Multiple-Level Chemistry Tutor |
2004-present | Freelance and Commissioned artist and Muralist |
2003-2006 | Student Academic Assistant - Multiple level Chemistry Tutor, College of Arts and Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton Campus. |
2002 | Personal Assistant - Katie Heck, Artist for studio aid, matting, framing. |
PUBLICATIONS
2010 | New American Paintings #90. |
2009 | North Texas Daily. Write up on the Symbiotic Structure Graduate exhibition in the Gough Gallery with VAST, Denton, TX. |
2008 | Denton Times - Image of "Emergence Theory" - award winning piece in the VAST 23rd Annual 125 Mile - Regional Exhibition. Published as front cover to issue. |
2005 | The Eagle Feather - "Investigating the Potential of Multi-Interference Pigments in Relation to Perceived Iridescence in Art and Nature" - and Undergraduate Thesis for the Honor's College, University of North Texas, Denton campus. |
2002 | Tableau 2002 - Annual Literary Magazine for Midland College. Ed. Miranda Rodriguez, "Aspens" watercolor on paper. |
SCHOLARSHIPS/HONORS/AWARDS
2010 | Hunting Art Prize Finalist; Hunting PLC, Houston, TX. |
2010 | Honorary Guest Lecturer, International College of Art, Niigata, Japan. |
2010 | CVAD Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship; University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2009/2010 | USC Scholarship for Continuing Students; University of North Texas, Denton, TX. |
2009 | Travel Grant - UNT COVAD, Representing University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma. |
2009/2010 | John D. Murchison, Sr. Art Scholarship - UNT, Denton TX |
2009 | Rob Erdle Watercolor Painting Scholarship |
2009 | Windsor & Newton Merchant Award, Richardson Civic Arts Society 43rd Regional Juried Exhibition, Richardson, TX. |
2009 | Rob Erdle Watercolor Award, 2009 Voertman's Student Exhibition - UNT, Denton, TX. |
2008/2009 | CVAD Scholarship |
2008 | Rob Erdle Watercolor Painting Scholarship |
2007-2009 | College of Visual Arts and Design Continuing Education Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX. |
2005-2006 | Walt/Mary Prichard Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX. |
2004-2006 | Honor's Scholarship |
2004-2005 | Class of 1934 Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX. |
2004 | Study Abroad Scholarship - UNT, Denton, TX. |
2000-2003 | Abel-Hangar Scholarship, Midland College, Midland, TX. |
COMMISSIONS
2007/2008 | Painted Mural Installation; Liz Spoontz (private patron). |
2006 | Painted Mural Installation, Bathroom Design, Original Watercolor painting; Robbyn Burns (private patron). |
2005 | John and Keisha Washington, Argyle,TX. Painted Mural Installation (private patron). |
2005-2007 | Work in conjunction with Amanda Payne (Interior Designer) - several furniture pieces restored/refinished for multiple patrons. |
2005 | Amy Burris, Argyle, TX. Painted Mural Installation (private patron). |
2005 | Robbyn Burns, Krum, TX. 5 original Oil on Canvas Paintings. |
2004-2005 | Aaron and Tara Close, Frisco, TX. Painted Mural Installation, three rooms plus interior design(private patron). |
FREELANCE/THEATER
2006 | "The Passion" - A First Baptist Church Production, Midland, TX. Make-up. |
2005 | The Hydrant Cafe - Interior Sign Decoration |
2001-2004 | "G12" - A G12 Production, Midland, TX. Costume design, make-up, set work. |
2003 | "Daddy's Dyin', Who's Got the Will?" - Midland College Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution. |
2003 | "Time is Ticking Away" - A Mid-Cities Community Church Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution. |
2002 | "Lend Me a Tenor" - Midland College Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution. |
2002 | "Scrooge" - Mid-Cities Community Church Theater Production, Midland, TX. Set design and execution. |
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
2011 | Japan - Short term mission trip with Hope Fellow Church/Great Commission Ministries; Art and culture research, travel. Total duration 3 months. |
2011 | Argentina; Travel for pleasure cultural experience. |
2010 | Japan - continued personal artistic research on Traditional Japanese kitemaking. Also participated in workshops wwith the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan. Represented the University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma. |
2009 | Summer workshop with the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan. Representing University of North Texas at the International College of Art in Niigata, Japan, for the Japan International Watercolor Exhibition. Included participation in workshops/travel on Sado Island and Mainland Japan. Director: Fuyu Azuma. |
2004 | Summer Study Abroad, University of Caen, Normandy. |
2004 | Summer travel throughout various areas of France and Switzerland. |