Education

 * Bachelor of Design, Major in Architecture (Summa Cum Laude), University of Florida

Professional Affiliations

 * Pastel Society of America – Associate Member

 * Degas Pastel Society – Signature Member

 * First Coast Pastel Society – Member

 * Pastel Society of Tampa Bay – Member

 * Pastel Society of Central Florida – Member

Awards & Honors

 * Jerry Kelly Memorial Purchase Award & Merchandise Award, Unspoken, Degas Pastel Society 21st International Exhibition (2026)

 * 1st Honorable Mention, Tokyo Glow I, Pastel Society of Tampa Bay “Anything Goes: Experiments in Pastel” Exhibition (2026)

 * People’s Choice Award, Warm & Slow, First Coast Pastel Society Annual Exhibition (2026)

 * The Color of Thought, Pastel Society of North Carolina “Pure Color 2026” 10th International Juried Exhibition (2026)

Media & Press

 * Featured Artist, Artistry in Motion, NPR and PBS (Radio & Television), [Forthcoming / Expected Release: Fall 2026].

Acquisitions & Public Collections

 * Orlando Museum of Art “Art in Bloom,” Derain’s Wild Muse selected and acquired (2026)

 * Private Collections across the United States.

Selected Exhibitions & Art Festivals

 * Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival – Exhibiting Artist (2026) - Ranked #8 Nationally, Art Fair Sourcebook; #4 All-Time Favorite (Sunshine Artist)

 * Mount Dora Arts Festival – Exhibiting Artist (2025, 2026) - Ranked #7 Nationally, Art Fair Sourcebook; #1 All-Time Favorite (Sunshine Artist 50th Anniversary)

Lectures, Demonstrations & Teaching

 * Guest Demonstrator, First Coast Pastel Society (2026)