about the artist

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I am a Christian who happens to be an artist, photographer and a teacher. I am designed by the Master Artist, and that never ceases to amaze me. I was created to create. I began a career in art in the digital realm of Graphic Arts and animation in 1997, and later returned to Pensacola Christian College (PCC) where I finished my Bachelors and Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art in 2012.

While at PCC, I had the opportunity to teach in different art disciplines such as drawing, painting, photography and graphic design at the collegiate level. Upon moving back to North Carolina, I have co-owned a studio, and I have recently began working in the Cumberland County School System teaching elementary art.

I love teaching as much as I love creating original art. I want to help the next generation to build a strong foundation in art, so that they can be equipped to create the things that they were designed to create.

AWARDS:

2021 2nd Place Landscapes – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2021 Honorable Mention Monochromatic – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2021 Honorable Mention Portrait – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2021 3rd Place Still Life – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2021 3rd Place Structural – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2021 Honorable Mention Waterscapes – Sanford Brush and Palette Show, Sanford, NC

2019 The Hilary Meehan Plein Air Award Southport Plein Air Award, Southport, NC

2018 Award of Excellence – Arts Council of Carteret County OPA Paintout, Emerald Isle, NC

2018 Pure Indulgence SPA Award – OPA Plein Air Paintout, Emerald Isle, NC

2018 Honorable Mention – Jax Arts Plein Air Paintout, Jacksonville, NC

2017 Honorable Mention – Jax Arts Plein Air Paintout, Jacksonville, NC

2016 Second Place – PWC Public Works, Fayetteville, NC

2016 People’s Choice Award – OPA Plein Air Paintout, Emerald Isle, NC

2014 Best in Show, Honorable Mention & Mayor’s Award – Annual 2D Competition/Exhibit, Cape Fear Studios, Fayetteville, NC

2014 Honorable Mention – Cary Town Plein Air Event, Cary, NC

2013 Award of Excellence – Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Show, Annapolis, MD

2013 Honorable Mention – Moore County Fine Art Show, Southern Pines, NC

2012 Honorable Mention – Annual National 2D Competition/Exhibition, Cape Fear Studios, Fayetteville, NC

2012 3rd Place – First City Quayside Gallery Competition, Pensacola, FL

2011 Best in Show Commencement Art Contest. Pensacola, FL