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My work is an examination of texture. The very nature of clay allows me to explore the many options. Each piece plays with contrasting surfaces: rough verses smooth; matte verses shiny; large-scale verses small-scale. The juxtaposition of textures helps to add visual depth and tactile interest. The surfaces of naturalistic forms are enveloped with texture. They are an invitation to touch. As you run your hands over, the sensation is a reminder of a place you once enjoyed. Color is also an important element in my work. I use color to enhance the textural quality. Different aspects of color such as value and intensity of the color affect how the piece is perceived. Color stimulates our response mechanism. It elicits emotions on a subconscious level. The tactile and visual experience is heightened with a few adjustments in how color is applied. I hope that my work will bring a sense of wonder and curiosity. The combination of familiar forms and textures will cause you to marvel at things you notice if you take the time to slow down and experience the world around you.
The Art of Form: Perspectives from the West
May 17 - June 15
11:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday -Sunday
The Sausalito Center for the Arts, in collaboration with the National Sculpture Society (NSS), presents The Art of Form: Perspectives from The West, a juried sculpture exhibition showcasing contemporary works from 40 accomplished sculptors across the western United States. Opening May 17, the exhibit features 57 works selected from over 100 submissions.
This dynamic exhibition celebrates the power and presence of sculpture—its dimensionality, tactile appeal, and ability to transform space. Jurors include celebrated sculptors Paige Bradley and Rod Zullo, both NSS Fellows, along with SCA Executive Director Shiva Pakdel. The exhibit emphasizes traditional craftsmanship and natural inspiration, a hallmark of NSS’s 130-year mission to promote excellence in sculpture.
Feats of Clay National Art Show
and Competition
April 25-June 29, 2025
Art League of Lincoln 6th Street Gallery
The internationally renowned clay competition was founded by local ceramicist Ray Gonzales in 1987 and was held annually through 2011 at the Gladding McBean Clay Factory. In 2024 the exhibit was rekindled regionally, and in 2025 the competition is now national.
https://artleagueoflincoln.com/events/feats-of-clay/?mc_cid=41d5716cde&mc_eid=bb89c903e4
Chromatic Bloom
June 6–July 19
Public visiting hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 12–6 pm
Juror: Shelley Barry, Principal; SLATE Contemporary Gallery + Art Consulting; Oakland
Opening reception and 2nd Friday Art Walk:
June 13, 5–8 pm
June 21, 7–10 pm: ArtRageous, AWD’s fundraising event. Save the date!
Second reception and 2nd Friday Art Walk:
July 11, 5–8 pm
Bursting with energy and life, Chromatic Bloom invites artists to explore the power of color in its most vibrant forms. This exhibit celebrates artworks that harness bold palettes, saturated hues, and expressive combinations to ignite the senses. Whether through abstraction, figuration, or symbolic storytelling, we seek works where color takes center stage — radiating intensity and vitality.
In addition to the exhibit, Chromatic Bloom will be the heart of Art Works Downtown's fundraising party, ArtRageous: Chromatic Bloom, on June 21. This fun event expects to bring in 300 guests, eager to explore the art center while supporting our nonprofit. We’re thrilled this exhibit is a part of this celebration and can’t wait to celebrate the power of art and community.
Open Studios Napa Valley
September 20-21 and 27-28, 2025
Last two weekends in Sepetmber