"I’ve seen how art bridges cultures and breaks barriers. Around tables in distant lands and local communities, I’ve witnessed art unify people, spark joy, and offer healing."
Artist Statement
My art is rooted in the pursuit of mystery, beauty, and the unseen realities that shape our lives. I am drawn to those sacred spaces—both physical and spiritual—where we encounter something greater than ourselves. These are places of transcendence, where what is hidden is suddenly revealed, and we are changed by it.
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Painting is more than expression for me; it’s discovery. Often, I begin with a sense, a presence, and slowly, through layers of oil, the image unfolds. I am led by what emerges—something beyond my own understanding. People have shared how these paintings speak to them in deeply personal ways, bringing insight, healing, even dreams. These moments affirm that the work has a life beyond me.
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Through my travels—from Uganda to Iraq to Boone, North Carolina—I’ve seen how art bridges cultures and breaks barriers. Around tables in distant lands and local communities, I’ve witnessed art unify people, spark joy, and offer healing. It invites us to lay down our differences and explore our shared humanity through creativity. Everyone has a part.
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I believe in the power of art to connect, to heal, and to open hearts. Whether painting or facilitating creative spaces, my greatest joy is encouraging others to discover their own voice and connect with a transcendent reality through art.
Artist Curriculum Vitae
Education
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Braitman Studio, Charlotte, NC – Oil Painting Studies with Andrew Braitman (2012)
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Assumption College, Worcester, MA
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Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA – Art classes (1995–1998)
Workshops Attended
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Robert Cardinal, Truro, MA – 2018
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Scott Boyle, Florence Thomas School – 2017
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Grace Carole Bomer, Asheville, NC – 2017
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Larry Horowitz, Castle Hill – 2016
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Susan Dahlin, Florence Thomas School – 2015
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Budd Hopkins, Castle Hill – 2002
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Richard McDaniel, The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod – 2002
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Joan Pereira, Castle Hill – 2001
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John DiMestico, The Cape Cod School of Art – 2000
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Jane Lincoln, The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod – 2000
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Carole Chisolm Garvey, The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod – 2000
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Elizabeth Mowery, The Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod – 1999
Selected Exhibitions
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“The Best of the Blue Ridge”, Ashe County Arts Council – Best in Show, Juried Show (2020)
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Wilkes County Art Association, Juried Show – 2019
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“The Best of the Blue Ridge”, Juried Show, Ashe County Arts Council – 2018
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The Truro Library, Truro, MA – August 2003
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Provincetown Art Association and Museum, Members Open – March–April 2002
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“Women Creating 2002”, Juried Show, Cape Museum of Fine Arts – March 2002
Exhibition judge John Bond with ‘Early Spring/Pores Knob’ by Pamela Hall,
which won best in show: Best of the Blue Ridge 2020.
Screenshot courtesy of Germain Media