TRADE ALLEY ART GALLERY
A fine art gallery
 

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I was born in Hagerstown, Maryland when my dad, who was career Navy, was stationed at Camp David.  We moved so much that by the time I graduated  high school I had attended at least ten different schools.  I always had an interest in art and design and started making jewelry when I was in my early teens.  I didn't begin painting until 2002, after I inherited my mom's oil painting supplies.  My great grandfather was a glass blower, Mom and my great uncle were both painters.  I guess you could say that I come by my artistic interests honestly.

 

I began by taking classes at Catawba Valley Community College in the fall of 2002 and in the spring of 2003 signed up for a "plein air" painting class in Italy.  That trip provided inspiration and photos for many of my paintings.

 

In 2003 I was invited to join the Foothills Painters and I have participated in many group shows in the foothills area. I am a member of Uni4 Artists and I have also entered my work into juried competitions. I was awarded in Mooresville for "Marching Cypress". I sell my work at several shows a year in the area, including Rock Barn Country Club and Spa in late fall. My paintings and jewelry are on display at Trade Alley Art, where I have been a member  since its opening in September of 2017.