I’m just a gal that loves to paint! When I first started painting for a living, I realized how incredibly fortunate I was to be able to follow my heart and also play with colors all day – how cool is that? All I wanted to do was make people happy with my art. The first time I was picked up by a gallery I couldn’t believe my luck; when all my artwork sold in one month I was shocked. And it has been that way for most of my art career.
But it didn’t start out like that. I spent over 20 years in the computer industry and owned a consulting company. It was all part of the journey. I had a great time and learned a lot. But in working hard, often too hard, we lose sight of our families and the love surrounding us. And in the end, that’s all that really matters. I want people to come home and smile at my artwork. My greatest joy is to have someone let me know that my art is bringing a smile to their face or helping them to remember something wonderful.
My “Tribute To” series is dedicated to those who have died and left us with words of wisdom to live by. Since we don’t throw away art, but normally pass it down to friends and family, those words live on in the art to be appreciated by future generations.
You may have seen my martini and wine images in stores as prints and on products, as they were sold worldwide. You might have a piece of my artwork that you purchased at a gallery, a charity event, at one of the Disney World Festivals, through Sotheby’s Online, or at one of the Café Tu Tu Tangos around the US. In 2004 I received one of the highest honors as an artist, by becoming a Listed Artist in “Mayer’s International Auction Record”, a book from Zurich, Switzerland. This book is used by international art collectors and museums. I also have a new worldwide publisher for limited edition prints.
This has been a great journey for me. I hope my artwork brings a smile to your face, or if you give it as a gift, I hope it brightens the recipient’s life!
CORPORATE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
DOZIER CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
MORTON SALT COLLECTION
THE KESSLER COLLECTION
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
CITY BEVERAGES—BUDWEISER CORPORATE OFFICES
RUTH’S CHRIS CORPORATE OFFICES
RUTH'S CHRIS RESTAURANTS
FINSER ENTERTAINMENT
WALT DISNEY WORLD
DARDEN RESTAURANTS
BARI MEN’S CLOTHING
HAMPTON INN
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS INCLUDING THOSE OF:
MS. SHEILA ARNOLD (EVERYTHING BUT WATER)
MS. JANICE BADGER (NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, FOX TV)
MR. & MRS. JEFF BARRETT (COMEDIAN)
MRS. HOLLY CLEGG (CELEBRITY COOKBOOK AUTHOR & TV CHEF)
MAYOR & MRS. RICHARD CROTTY
MR. & MRS. ROBERT EARL (FOUNDER OF PLANET HOLLYWOOD)
MR. JOEL FISHER (NICKELODEON)
MR. & MRS. DON HENLEY (SINGER)
MR. & MRS. RICHARD KESSLER (HOTEL OWNER)
MR. FORD KIENE (PRESIDENT, CITY BEVERAGES)
DR. WINNIE KING (PHYSICIAN & FOUR-TIME EMMY WINNING TALK SHOW HOST)
MS. JEANIE LINDERS (CREATOR/PRODUCER “MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL”)
MR. & MRS. JACK O’CONNOR (MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER, RETIRED)
DR. & MRS. DREW PINSKY (MTV “LOVELINES”, “CELEBRITY REHAB”)
MR. DAVID ROSENBERG (PLANET HOLLYWOOD)
MS. MARTIE SALT (NEWS ANCHOR)
MR. & MRS. FRANK VIOLA (MAJOR LEAGUE MVP BASEBALL PLAYER, RETIRED)
MR. & MRS. STANLEY WALKER (UNIVERSAL STUDIOS)
MR. BRAD WEISER (CEO, CAFÉ TU TU TANGO)
OTHER COLLECTIONS IN:
UNITED STATES, ENGLAND, ITALY, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, CANADA, PUERTO RICO, HOLLAND, AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN
EXHIBITS and CHARITIES
UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL INVITATION COVER ART — TOWN HALL MEETING FOR
WOMEN’S ISSUES
MAITLAND ART CENTER — DINNER WITH THE ARTIST - SELECTED ARTIST
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART GRAND GALLERY SHOWS 1999, 2002
ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART MUSEUM SHOP - STATE OF FLORIDA ARTIST OF THE MONTH (TWO)
ART FOR LICENSED PRODUCTS “MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL” 60 CITY OVARIAN CANCER TOUR
WALT DISNEY WORLD EPCOT FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL —
INVITED ARTIST 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
WALT DISNEY WORLD EPCOT FLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL – POSTER ARTIST 2007
WALT DISNEY WORLD EPCOT FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL — INVITED ARTIST 2004, 2005
FOUR WOMEN OVER FORTY SHOW - MTM LOBBY
ART EXPO — NEW YORK AND ATLANTA
“FOR THE LOVE OF ART” ANNUAL JURIED SHOW — GALLERY AT AVALON ISLAND CASSELBERRY CITY HALL SHOW
HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL – SHOW ON MAYOR’S FLOOR
SOHO GALLERY - DADA SHOW
SOHO GALLERY - FEATURED ARTIST SHOW
GALLERY AT AVALON ISLAND - OPENING SHOW
SCOTT LAURENT GALLERY ANNUAL SHOW – FOUR YEARS
GALLERY AT AVALON ISLAND - “FACES” SHOW
WOLFE GALLERY – FEATURED ARTIST—CITY OF DELAND WINE FESTIVAL
HOSPITALITY GALLERY - SOLO SHOW
SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ART GALLERY - SHOW
FASHION TARGETS BREAST CANCER AT SAK’S FIFTH AVENUE - FEATURED ART
MARRIOTT HOTEL SHOW IN LOBBY & MEZZANINE
ATLANTA MERCHANDISE MART – ART SHOW FOUR YEARS
ALEXANDER’S FINE ART - SOLO SHOW
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - GROUP SHOW
MIAMI BRIDGE CHARITY - INVITATION COVER
FIELD’S BMW OFFICES
ART OF THE VINE CHARITY WITH FIELD’S BMW
WINE WAREHOUSE SHOW FOR GOLDEN RULE FOUNDATION
GOLDEN RULE FOUNDATION - CHARITY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
QUEST CHARITY
DEXTER’S OF THORNTON PARK - SOLO SHOW
DEXTER’S OF WINTER PARK - SOLO SHOW THROUGH SOTHEBY’S ONLINE
FLORIDA HEART ASSOCIATION
CENTAUR FOR AIDS
FIRST UNION TOWER BUILDING - LOBBY SHOW
MAITLAND ART CENTER PARTICIPATION (TWO YEARS)
PUBLICITY
“ME MAGAZINE” FOR WOMEN – FEATURE ARTICLES
“VOICES—WOMEN 4 WOMEN” COVER ART & BIO — NATIONAL MAGAZINE
"ART IN AMERICA MAGAZINE" NATIONAL GUIDE TO GALLERIES AND FINE ARTISTS
"ORLANDO LEISURE MAGAZINE" - ARTICLE
ORLANDO SENTINEL NEWSPAPER—NUMEROUS ARTICLES & FEATURES
“ORLANDO MAGAZINE” - ARTICLE
RANDOM HOUSE PUBLICATION
“SUNSHINE ARTIST” MAGAZINE— NATIONAL COVER ART
“ARTSPEAK NEWSPAPER” - FEATURE
“PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL” - FEATURE & FRONT PAGE
“GALLERY GUIDE TO THE SOUTHEAST”
CBS TV—TAMPA LIVE INTERVIEW, ALEXANDER’S FINE ART SOLO SHOW
TIME WARNER TELEVISION — FEATURE AND INTERVIEW
“ORLANDO SENTINEL SPOTLIGHT”
FRESH MARKET STORES - LICENSED PRODUCT SIGNINGS
“NATURAL AWAKENINGS” - MAGAZINE COVER
“PATRIOT NEWS” HARRISBURG
“TAMPA FREE PRESS” - ARTICLE
“CITY ILLUMINATED MAGAZINE”
“DECORATIVE HOME MAGAZINE”
“METRO MAGAZINE”
“ARTSLINK MAGAZINE” - COVER ART
“ORLANDO WEEKLY” NEWSPAPER
CELEBRITY DREAMCOAT AUCTION WITH DENNIS SCOTT ORLANDO MAGIC BASKETBALL
CELEBRITY DREAMCOAT AUCTION WITH HERKIE WALLS, ORLANDO PREDATORS FOOTBALL
PENSACOLA HOSPICE ART FESTIVAL - POSTER & T-SHIRT ARTIST
JUDGE—AACD INTERNATIONAL ART COMPETITION
JUDGE—CONGRESSMAN JOHN MICA & SEMINOLE COUNTY, STUDENT COMPETITION –
ART IN THE CAPITOL BUILDING - DC
“WHO’S WHO AND WHY OF SUCCESSFUL FLORIDA WOMEN"