Artistic Journey
- Education & Training
- Michael DeFrancesco Art School (Illinois) – Formal art studies in oils and pastels
- Suburban Fine Art (Highland Park, IL) – Figure and still-life studies with Phil Kantz
- The Palette and Chisel (Chicago) – Continued exploration in figure and still-life art
- Exhibitions & Recognition
- Port Clinton Art Fair (Highland Park, IL) – Participated in this juried exhibition
- Light, Space & Time International Art Gallery – Received Honorable Mention twice (Pink Sky & Purple Pansy)
- Jewish Community Center (Tucson, AZ) – Local exhibition
- Mentorship & Influence
- Lillias Apland, Tucson, AZ – Studied under the guidance of “The Crayola Lady,” who was instrumental in helping me reach my artistic potential
- Lisa Mishler – Transitioned to abstract acrylics under her mentorship, with encouragement to exhibit internationally
Teaching and Academic Contributions
- University of Arizona – Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
- Loyola University, Chicago – Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Educator – Taught in Chicago Public Schools
- Adjunct Professor – Taught graduate students at Loyola University and wrote curriculum for the Chicago junior colleges.
