I have always been fascinated with color and texture and inspired by all the beauty that surrounds me every day. I found my creative outlet in interior design years ago and then started to create art,primarily using collage. After attending an encaustic workshop in 2008, I became hooked on theprocess. I have taken workshops with internationally renowned encaustic artists both in person and online. I continue to grow and evolve my practice, combining encaustic with other materials. I love the way the wax feels and smells, the versatility, layering and carving back, and the luminosity of the finished pieces. I sometimes start with an end in mind, but many times just let the process and my intuition take over and let the wax do what it wants to do.
I live in Malvern, Ohio and spend as much time as I can in my backyard studio. When I am not in my studio, you may find me doing yoga, running on the hills of Lake Mohawk or traveling up and down the east coast, visiting my adult children and grandchildren.
Education:
Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
Bachelor of Art, Integrated Life Sciences
Various encaustic and mixed media workshops both in person and on-line
Solo Exhibits:
Minerva Art Spot, Minerva, Ohio 2013
Carroll County Arts, Carrollton, Ohio 2014
Carroll County Arts, Carrollton, Ohio 2016
Dragonfly Art Studio, Norfolk, VA 2017
Julz, Canton, Ohio 2018
Dragonfly Art Studio, Norfolk, VA 2021
Minerva Art Spot, Minerva, Ohio 2021
Strauss Studios, Canton, Ohio 2024
Group Exhibits and Awards:
Canton Artist League 2012 – Honorable mention
Algonquin Mill Festival 2013 – 3rd place overall
Carroll County Arts 2019 – 1stPlace Mixed Medium
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2019
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2021
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2022
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2023
Las Laguna Art Gallery, Woman in Art 2023
Industry Involvement:
Board member, Carroll County Art Center, 2011-2017
Member Massillon Museum of Art, 2020-present
Market Street Art Spot Resident Artist, 2022-present
Member International Encaustic Artists, 2022-present
Member Canton Museum of Art, 2023-present
Member Canton Artist League, 2023-present
Treasurer, Canton Artist League, 2025-present
Gallery Representation:
Minerva Art Spot - Minerva, Ohio
Ruth Koomler Gallery - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Berlin Creek Gallery - Berlin, Ohio
Strauss Studios – Canton, Ohio
Education:
Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio
Bachelor of Art, Integrated Life Sciences
Various encaustic and mixed media workshops both in person and on-line
Solo Exhibits:
Minerva Art Spot, Minerva, Ohio 2013
Carroll County Arts, Carrollton, Ohio 2014
Carroll County Arts, Carrollton, Ohio 2016
Dragonfly Art Studio, Norfolk, VA 2017
Julz, Canton, Ohio 2018
Dragonfly Art Studio, Norfolk, VA 2021
Minerva Art Spot, Minerva, Ohio 2021
Strauss Studios, Canton, Ohio 2024
Group Exhibits and Awards:
Canton Artist League 2012 – Honorable mention
Algonquin Mill Festival 2013 – 3rd place overall
Carroll County Arts 2019 – 1stPlace Mixed Medium
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2019
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2021
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2022
Stark County Artist Exhibit 2023
Las Laguna Art Gallery, Woman in Art 2023
Industry Involvement:
Board member, Carroll County Art Center, 2011-2017
Member Massillon Museum of Art, 2020-present
Market Street Art Spot Resident Artist, 2022-present
Member International Encaustic Artists, 2022-present
Member Canton Museum of Art, 2023-present
Member Canton Artist League, 2023-present
Treasurer, Canton Artist League, 2025-present
Gallery Representation:
Minerva Art Spot - Minerva, Ohio
Ruth Koomler Gallery - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Berlin Creek Gallery - Berlin, Ohio
Strauss Studios – Canton, Ohio
