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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.
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Daybreak I (Watercolor - Poured; 11.5x15; NFS). Juried into 2025 International Watermedia Exhibition-Houston; Michigan Watercolor Society 76th Annual Exhibition.
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Coming Exhibits​​​


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Westside Art Hop: Mark you calendars, the Westside Art Hop is coming up June 7-8th. Can't wait to see you all again in person! It's such a fun art show. I'll have numerous new pieces including some noted under the Exhibits page. As always, there will be limited edition prints and notecards.

Where:  I'll be at 803 Mt. Pleasant, Ann Arbor, MI. (note address change)
Hours: Sat 10-5; Sun Noon-5.

What is the Westside Art Hop: Art Hop is Ann Arbor's quirkiest art fair! It's held twice a year in the leafy, walkable neighborhood of Ann Arbor, Michigan's historic West Side. See the website for map


PictureNickels Arcade (Watercolor)

Nickels Arcade has been juried into the Michigan Water Color Society's 78th Exhibition Annual Exhibition. The opening reception is Sunday, June 8th 12:30-4:00. Special Juror Talk with Chuck McPherson at 1 PM in Handleman Hall during the opening reception. Details below.

I was able to preview much of the work and the paintings are stunning. So it's really worth seeing.  Sadly, I will not be at the opening due to a conflict with the Westside Art Hop. But I plan to go later in the month. If you like to meet up, please email or Contact me to arrange a time.

When: June 8-July23, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 8th 12:30-4:00. Juror talk at 1 pm.
Where:
     Janice Charach Gallery in the Jewish Family Center
     6600 West Maple Road
     West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
Hours: Sun, Tue, Wed: 10-4; Thu: 11-7. Closed Monday, Friday, and Saturday.


​Current Exhibits/Galleries​

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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. 


PictureSerendipity (Watercolor; 48"x36") (Sold)
Women In Watercolor (WIW) 2024 International Juried Competition: What a thrill and honor to learn that Serendipity was juried into this prestigious watercolor exhibit and received an "Honorable Mention" award. The competition had over 1970 submissions from 62 countries. 264 paintings were juried into the show. 

My deepest thanks to the panel of jurors: Lynn D. Pratt, Lana Privitera, Lorraine Watry, Lorraine Simonds, Lisa Wang, Núria Riera, Janine Gallizia and Carrie Waller.

You can view all the beautiful paintings through the online exhibition. My piece can be found in the Honorable Mention Slideshow section (slide #8).


PictureSkip's Launch II (Watercolor)

​​Whitepines Studio (Saline, MI) - So happy to be represented by Whitepines Studio. The gallery has added lots of beautiful new work for the spring. Hope you can drop or view online.

Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri - 10a-5p.


PictureAlong the Way I (Watercolor on Yupo)

Gutman Gallery (Ann Arbor)- The cozy, welcoming Gutman Gallery Store exhibits my prints, notecards, and selected original watercolors. Drop by or view the Gallery Shop online.

Gallery Hours: Wed-Sat - 11a-5p.


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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