EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Bachelor of Fine Arts- 2D Emphasis/3.5GPA
Graduated with Honors May 2015
Nossi College of Art, Goodlettsville, TN. 1999-2001
Associate Degree of Occupational Studies in Commercial Art/ 3.75 GPA
GRANTS & AWARDS
2015 Chancellor’s Leadership Award, UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication
2014-2015 Thomas Meiers Memorial Scholarship, UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication
2014 Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Award, UWSP College of Fine Arts & Communication
2014 Certificate of Achievement, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
2013 Artist Choice Honorable Mention, ChalkFest, Wausau, WI
2000 GPA 4.0 Nossi College of Art, Goodlettsville, TN
TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS
2014 Transitions Gallery, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2015 ArtPrize Seven, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2015 Visions XVII, Riverfront Art Center, Stevens Point, WI
2015 Senior BFA Exhibition UWSP, Edna Carlsten Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2015 Centertainment Productions Centercase for the Arts UWSP, Dreyfus University Center, Stevens Point, WI
2015 38th Annual WVAA Memorial Exhibit, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2015 Arts Bash UWSP, Edna Carlsten Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2014 Student Art Show Mezzanine Level, NFAC UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
2014 CVA Annual Student & Volunteer Art Exhibit, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2014 Student Art 335/535 “Plein Air Painting”, Schneider Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2014 24th Annual “Midwest Seasons”, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2014 37th Annual WVAA Memorial Exhibit, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2014 Arts Bash UWSP, Edna Carlsten Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2013-2014 Artist Wausau ChalkFest, Wausau, WI
2013 Art By The Foot, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2013 Student Art 335 “Plein Air Painting”, Schneider Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2012 Art By The Foot, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2010 Floyd County Crit Club Annual Art Exhibition, New Albany, IN
COMMISSIONS
2015 The Lindsey's -Architectural Rendering of Home, Jeffersonville, IN
2014 Pete Steinke-Acrylic Painting 1959 Impala, Wausau, WI
2008-2010 Roger Bognar Jr.- Murals in Home, Jeffersonville, IN
2009-2010 Various Studios-Illustration Work, Jeffersonville, IN
2004 Dave/Debbie Embry/Rite-Way Industries-Murals in Offices, New Albany, IN
2003-2004 Dave Smith-Series of Paintings, New Albany, IN
2003-2004 Band Elysium-CD Design Work, Louisville, KY
2002 Mrs.MacDougall-Archetectural Renderings, Clarksville, IN
2003 Freeze Frame Studios-Photographer, Jeffersonville, IN
2001 Confidential Client- Architectural Renderings, Nashville, TN
2001 Dave Torrence-Design Layout Future Extreme Sport, Nashville, TN
2000 Chuck Moore-Architectural Rendering & Logo, Jeffersonville, IN
1999 Alice Cooke-Illustration Work, Nashville, TN
COLLECTIONS
Paintings are held in numerous private collections throughout the United States
PUBLICATIONS
2015 Visions XVII Brochure, Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point, WI
2014-2015 Brochure Exhibition Schedule Carlsten Gallery, Stevens Point, WI
2014 Brochure ChalkFest Wausau, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau WI
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2013-2015 Instructor Painting & Drawing Classes, Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
2013-2014 Pittsville Pottery Throw Project, Pittsville School District, Pittsville, WI
1998-Present Private Art Lessons Tennessee, Indiana, Wisconsin
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
2015 Festival of the Arts Workshop-Children’s Activities NFAC UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
2014 Pastel Painting Workshop (Ronald Reagan High School Students) NFAC UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
2014 Painting Demonstrator AmVets Post 3929 Veterans Car Show, Wausau, WI
2014 Demonstration Coordinator -WVAA Art in the Park, Wausau, WI
2014 Festival of the Arts Workshop-Children’s Activities NFAC UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2014-2015 WVAA – Wisconsin Valley Art Association
2014-2015 President/Coordinator for UWSP Wood Turning Club, Stevens Point, WI
2013-2015 SAL-Student Art League, UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
2013-2015 Wisconsin Valley Wood Turners
2012-2015 SCULPT, UWSP, Stevens Point, WI
2009-2010 Vice President Floyd County Crit Club, New Albany, IN
2000-2001 Louisville Artisan’s Guild, Louisville, KY
GALLERY AFFLIATIONS
Center for Visual Arts, Wausau, WI
Q Gallery Cooperative, Stevens Point, WI
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
2013-2015 Center For The Visual Arts, Wausau WI
I perform various duties at the CVA such as cleaning, organizing, setting up and taking down of exhibitions, or anything else asked of me that would benefit the overall operations of the CVA.
2012-2015 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Art Department, Stevens Point, WI
In my three years at UWSP I have always tried to help any student or faculty member that has asked for my help whether it be moving something, cleaning up, or helping out with an art project I have always tried to help where I can to the best of my ability.
