Sharing Beauty: Custom Portraits and Art

I have been drawing and painting since I could hold a pencil. (Photography is a newer interest.) I specialize in portraiture, but enjoy a wide range of artistic subjects and media. 

My first teacher was my mother, who was an accomplished artist and wonderful role model. I am still inspired by her works. 

Drawing and experimenting with many art forms was a prime pleasure of my childhood and adolescence. Although I eventually turned to other academic subjects that enabled a different day job,  I pursued fine arts studies in college and beyond and was able to be at least a part-time artist. 

I have been lucky to learn from more than a few eminent teachers, including Daniel Greene and Robert Liberace, and have completed numerous works and commissions. I have also taught, and am looking forward to teaching more.

I have just finished an oil portrait series for the Jefferson Valley Mall, where I had my studio - “Your Corner Artist”  - for about ten months. My first painting of WWII veteran Lenny Tosto was unveiled in the spring. Lenny is a beloved member of the mall community, so his selection as the debut subject was no accident.  Have you been to the Chocolatiere shop yet? Check it  out! And see proprietors Mukesh and Bharti there. Amanda is also on the wall - she ran guest services - and so is Rocky; I'll bet you can guess what he does at the JVM.  It’s exciting to have highlighted the people who animate the mall’s corridors each day, and to have completed 14 paintings, each with a different perspective.