I have been making Art since as long as I can remember. It was an early interest as a child, always encouraged by my family. I was a studio art major at Mercyhurst College, concentrating in painting and drawing. In college I was a research assistant for Professor Daniel Burke. Working closely with my mentor, I assisted him in preparing, painting, and documenting his artwork, and aided in displaying and exhibiting the artwork of my peers. I was encouraged to read and discuss theory and Art history, and had the opportunity to spend four years developing ideas and skills for my own work.
I graduated from Mercyhurst College in 2006 and since then have been working towards my goal of being a full-time professional painter/artist. I am currently a member of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild, and the Fiber Arts Guild of Pittsburgh.
MY WORK
My paintings are created using my own photographs which I edit, enlarge, and transfer onto wood or canvas panels. Often times I am pulling together many photographs taken from different angles to create one still life. I choose to paint in acrylics because of their quick drying time and their functionality with a hard edge painting style. My subject matter comes from numerous sources; old furniture, floral bouquets, musical instruments, animal figurines, and everyday clutter. My paintings offer me a creative outlet to record my surroundings, as well as a way for me to remember past experiences. Despite how personal my paintings are, I hope to share a love of color, form, and clean lines with my viewers.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
2024:
"114 x 114 Winter Sales Exhibition" AAP Exhibition Space. Pittsburgh, PA
"Gigantic Humongous Tiny Works Exhibition" Double Dog Studios. Carnegie, PA
RECENT EXHIBITIONS
2023:
"Heritage Church Drawing Exhibit" The Port, Pittsburgh, PA
"100th Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA
2022:
"112 x 112 x 112" Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space. Pittsburgh, PA
"The Merrick Masters 2022 Biennial Juried Show" Merrick Art Gallery. New Brighton, PA
"99th Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA
"2022 Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Show" Hoyt Art Center. New Castle, PA
"Hoyt Artist Member Exhibition" The Confluence. New Castle, PA
2021:
"26th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition" Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley. Ligonier, PA
"111 x 111 x 111" Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space. Pittsburgh, PA
2020:
"110 x 110 x 110" Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space. Pittsburgh, PA
2018:
"61st Chautauqua Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art" Fowler-Kellogg Art Center Gallery. Chautauqua, NY
"Spring Paws Art Show" North Hills Art Center. Pittsburgh, PA
2017:
"Group Exhibit" Bottleworks Art Center. Johnstown, PA
"94th Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA
"Regional Juried Exhibition" Hoyt Center for the Arts. New Castle, PA
2016:
"John Riegert" SPACE Gallery. Pittsburgh, PA
"Westmoreland Art Nationals" WCCC. Youngwood, PA
"93rd Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA
2015:
"20th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition" Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Ligonier, PA
"Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 104th Annual Exhibition" Butler Institute of American Art, Trumbull Branch. Howland Township, OH
2014:
"Third Annual Christ Episcopal Church Mixed-Media Art Exhibit" Pittsburgh, PA
"AAP Curated Group Show" Most Wanted Fine Art Gallery at the Waterfront. Homestead, PA
"Regional Juried Exhibition" Hoyt Center For The Arts. New Castle, PA
2013:
"Annual Mr. Fred Rogers Juried Exhibition" Latrobe Art Center. Latrobe, PA
"90th Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA
"30:2 An Exhibit of 30 Artists from the AAP membership by 2 Curators" Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Pittsburgh, PA
"Mid-Winter Hues Art Exhibition" North Hills Art Center. Pittsburgh, PA
2012:
"Winners In Frames: Works by Lauren Toohey, Kristin Turcsanyi, and Stephen Haynes" Modern Formations Gallery. Pittsburgh, PA
"Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried Visual Art Exhibition" Trust Arts Education Center. Pittsburgh, PA
"39th Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition" Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts. New Castle, PA
2011:
"Winter In Frames: Juried Exhibition and Artist Bazaar" Modern Formations Gallery. Lawrenceville, PA.
"16th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition" Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Ligonier, PA
"Pittsburgh Society of Artists 2011 Annual Exhibition" Fein Art Gallery. Pittsburgh, PA
"Women in Art Exhibition" Harlan Gallery at Seton Hill University. Greensburg, PA
"Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried Visual Art Exhibit" Trust Arts Education Center. Pittsburgh, PA
2023:
"100th Annual Spring Show" Erie Art Museum. Erie, PA