oxandtinder

I guess my artist statement is like any other.  You know the old story: you start working as a bookkeeper, then you go to college for a Journalism degree, and then --

Wait.  Well, I guess that's not really the normal route, is it?  

Yet here I am: a self-taught award-winning gallery-exhibited watercolor artist, with the communication strengths of a journalist and the practical organization of a bookkeeper.   

I started painting with watercolor in 2014 - in the most painful season of my life, I turned to creativity, and during my darkest days I painted brightly-colored flowers.  And as I have grown as an artist,  I realize I gravitate consistently toward four values in the art I create, collect and promote: anything that shows beauty, reveals meaning, chooses optimism, and builds community.  I simply can't get enough of it (for proof, you should see all the pieces that wallpaper my bedroom walls).

For fine art, I'm known best for my watercolor florals; I'm less well known for my nerd art, in particular goofy cat-themed Star Wars doodles.

I'm also currently a member artist of 3060 Artworks Gallery.

ACCOLADES + PAST MISCHIEF:

• 2018.03: Featured Artist Show at 3060 Artworks Gallery
• 3-time juried show artist at Studios on High Gallery
  
• 2018.03: A piece in the Outsiders gallery show at The Vanderelli Room
• 2018.01: The Amazing Cat Show III @ 400 West Rich
• 2017.09 - 12: Gallery Director at Terra Gallery in Dublin, OH
• 2017.05: Sold my art at the mini-craft fair @ Inked & Screened's opening weekend,
  benefitting the Family Pride Network in Central Ohio
• 2016.10: People's Choice award at Studios on High's "Hit the Hop" show
  Piece: Sophie's Adamanth, watercolor + ink

Upcoming Events

STUDIOS ON HIGH HIT THE HOP SHOW
Saturday, April 7th, 6 - 10pm @ Studios on High Gallery
(686 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215)

My most recent piece, "Enthusiasm (Orange Roses)", will be on display in the Short North during the April Gallery Hop.  You can check out my work, and the work of many other super-talented Ohio artists, and vote for "Best in Show" the night of the hop.  The Hit the Hop show will also remain on display in the Studios on High Gallery thorugh Friday, April 27th.  Free to attend.

FEATURED ARTIST SHOW @ 3060 ARTWORKS GALLERY
Saturday, March 10th - Friday, April 13th @ 3060 Artworks Gallery 
(3060 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43204)

If you like all those flowers I paint, then you're in luck - this show is the most comprehensive display of my watercolor florals that has ever been exhibited.  Stop by during gallery hours to get an eye-full of my orange roses, purple succulents, pastel anemones, yellow lilies and more; and be sure to check out the incredible work of my fellow member artists while you're there. Originals and prints are available for purchase.  Free to attend. 

OUTSIDERS SHOW @ THE VANDERELLI ROOM
Saturday, March 9th - Friday, April 15th
(218 McDowell St, Columbus, OH 43215)

The most vulnerable piece I've ever made is on display this month in the most meaningful show that I've ever been a part of.  The Outsiders show, curated by local watercolor artist Amanda Kisielewski, is an excellent group gallery show exhibiting a variety of mental illnesses and struggles.  So if you're curious about how I chose to paint my recent divorce, or  - much more importantly - if you are interested in the conversation and visualization of mental health and the difficulties around it, please make sure you take a moment to view this powerful collection.  

(read the Columbus Alive article about the show here)