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Journey through Art

Life is full of surprises and beauty.
My watercolors offer moments to just pause, to notice - whether it's a sunrise, a walk in the woods, a memory, or the sheer joy of colors mixing on the page.
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Featured Work

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Nickels Arcade (Watercolor; 29.5x21.7). First Place -"Anything Goes" 2025 Exhibition"; April 2025 "Ann Arbor Observer" cover photo. Michigan Water Color Society 78th Annual Exhibit - Merit Award.
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Finding Gratitude (Watercolor, 26x20)
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​Current Exhibits/Galleries​


PictureMWCS Traveling Exhibit Schedule

Michigan Watercolor Travel Awards Exhibition (MWCS): Don't miss seeing the award-winning watercolors from the MWCS's 78th annual exhibition. The award-winning paintings are traveling throughout southeast Michigan this year. I'm extremely honored that my watercolor, Nickels Arcade, is part of the show, having received the MWCS Merit and Legion Paper Award.
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Remaining Stops: 
Jan 23-Feb 15, 2026 - Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 Pine St., Rochester, MI, 48307. Reception: Jan 23, 5-7 pm.

Feb 29-Mar 21, 2026 - Downriver Council for the Arts, 81 Chestnut St., Wyandotte, MI. Reception: Feb 29, 6-8 pm.
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Apr 2-28, 2026 - Village Arts Factory, 50755 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI. Reception: Apr 10th, 6 -8pm.


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​Gutman Gallery: 118 N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI. I'm honored to have several of my watercolors, signed limited edition giclee prints, and notecards available. This is a wonderful gallery with numerous exhibits and works on hand by local and national-known artists. Great place to pick up that special gift. 

​Hours: Wed-Sat, 11-5. Can't get there? Visit the gallery's online store.


Coming Exhibits​​​


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Westside Art Hop: Save the date - June 13-14, 2026. Happy to be back at this great, quirky art fair! Stroll the westside neighbor with your friends, neighbors, family, see the art of 80-90 local artists, and come say hi.

​Can't wait! Stay tuned for more details in May.


PictureNickels Arcade (Watercolor)

​Turner Senior Resource Center: July 31-Oct 29, 2026. 2-person exhibit. The show will feature 15-20 of my impressionististic and abstract watercolors. Reception details coming as date approaches. I'm excited to share new work. It will be a fun exhibit. 


Installations - Ann Arbor/Saline


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PowerArt! 2024 Public Art Project:  My painting, Daybreak, was on of 11 works selected by jury and then public vote. PowerArt! is an ongoing public art project that wraps the traffic signal boxes in downtown Ann Arbor with vinyl-printed replicas of local artists' work. What a fun and beautiful way to brighten the city and reduce graffiti. ​

Daybreak is installed at the corner of S. Seventh and Pauline in Ann Arbor, MI. 


PictureDaybreak (Watercolor (poured); NFS; prints available)
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Art Around Saline 2024: 
Saline Arts & Culture has been so kind to juror one my paintings for Art Around Saline this year. A 6 ft x 4 ft print of Daybreak will be displayed outside this summer. It can be found on Ann Arbor St., just south of Michigan Ave.



PictureRainy Road to Bryson City (Watercolor; NFS; prints available)

​Art Around Saline 2023: I was thrilled to learn that the Art Around Saline 2023 jury selected my watercolor Rainy Road to Bryson City.

You'll find a 6 ft x 4 ft print of the painting outside the McPherson Building on Ann Arbor St., just south of Michigan Ave


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​Art Around Saline 2022
 - A 6 ft x 4 ft print of my Jellyfish watercolor (Jellies) was one of six works accepted for community display. It's been moved recently to make room for the 2024 entries. Happily, it will be displayed at Saline City Hall .


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