I began making art within the structured approach of photography, seeking to capture a particular gaze and interpretation within the physical and intellectual frame of a photograph. However, over time, I wanted to depict a more complete moment and explore the concept of the "whole" rather than a fragment. This led me to move away from photography and explore other mediums such as gouache, watercolor, and acrylic on wood, paper, and panels.

 

The shift towards a more open and free approach in my work shows a willingness to break out of my initial formalistic notions and embrace a wider range of possibilities. Concerning scale, I can paint large works, yet find the intimacy of smaller works to be just as impactful and fulfilling as encountering larger-scale works. I know everything in a painting or drawing has to work without being subverted by the grandeur of size. The versatility and accessibility of small works allow them to fit into any space, providing a unique and surprising encounter for viewers.

 

Overall, I believe my work reflects a willingness to explore and challenge my own perceptions, seeking new ways to express ideas and connect with viewers. By embracing different mediums and scales, I have created a diverse body of work that showcases my artistic growth and creative evolution.

 

Selected collections include the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Neiman-Marcus San Antonio; Kraftsmen Bakery, Houston and over 30 private collections in the United States.

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Selected Exhibitions

2019                Cheers To 50! An Exhibition of Hooks-Epstein Artists Past and Present, Hooks-Epstein               

                        Galleries, Houston

2010                The Whole Shebang, Hooks-Epstein Galleries (3-person)

2008                Horizon Line, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

2007                New Paintings (solo), Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

2006                The Big Show, Lawndale Art Center, Houston. Dominic Molon, Juror

                        Less is More, Williams Tower Gallery, Houston

2005                brown black pink, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

                       Summer Paper, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

                       Mind, Mark, and Wit, Williams Tower Gallery, Houston

                       Trickle Down, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Burlington, VT

2004                Pink, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

2003                Miniatures, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston

                        White Hot, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

                        Works on Paper (one person), Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

2002                Round I, Hooks-Epstein Galleries, Houston

                        Systems, Order and Nature, Devin Borden Hiram Butler Gallery, Houston

2000                Misfits, Maxwell Freeman Contemporary, Houston

1999                The Big Show, Lawndale Art Center, Houston. Lane Relyea, Juror

                        Flora and Fauna, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Selected Collections

David Aylsworth, Houston

Elizabeth Ashabrenner, Austin

Sig and Elinor Balka, Forest Hills, NY

Elizabeth Barrera, Houston

Julie Barry, Houston

Tiffany Belardino, Rochester, NY

Kelli Blanton, Houston

Bill Broderick/Tim Chafin, Houston

Hiram Butler, Houston

Jackie Calhoun, Houston

Dr. Carolyn Callahan, Houston

Mike Catolico, Chicago

Barbara Davis, Houston 

Julia Dillon, Los Angeles

Dennis Ditchfield, Bellingham, WA

Katherine Dominguez, Austin

Jeffrey Errick, Applegate, OR

Mrs. Clare Glassell, Houston

Scott Gordon, Ventura, CA

Lane Hagood, Houston

Lynn Herbert, Houston          

William and Valerie James, Chicago

Kathleen Jameson, Doylestown, PA

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Kelly, Houston

Marty Kessler, Chicago

Parker Lanier, Holland, MI

Theodore J. Lee, Houston

Peter Lenzo, Columbia, SC

Lana McBride, Vienna

Gina Manola, Los Angeles

Kelley McCarron, Chicago

Heather McCulloch, Seattle

Sara Wilson McKay, Houston

Roni McMurtrey, Houston

Kermit Oliver, Waco, Texas

Ramsey Pavitt, Great Falls, VA

Janet Rich, Los Angeles

Harry Shaffer, Hilliard, OH

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Skidmore, Houston

Burton Smith, Brunswick, GA

Scott Tycer, Houston

Renee Wallace, Boston

Jeannine Whyte, Houston

Marian Whyte, Montreal, Quebec CDN

Sara Wright, Houston

Stuart B. Young, Wilmington, DE

 

Kraftsman Bakery, Houston

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Neiman Marcus Collection, San Antonio

Weingarten Property Management Company, Houston

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