A little about me...

A native of Golden, Colorado, graduated from the University of Denver on a full scholarship with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts. Had the distinction of being a Cherrington Scholar, a selective program under which I studied in Florence, Italy at SACI, Student Arts Center International. 

My art uses mediums from Oils, acrylic paint to watercolor, and different paper materials. I like to explore while working with different textures and am inspired by combining an abstract style with a bit of realism. I enjoy the challenges of studying new subjects and paying close attention to detail.

I have enjoyed and put a lot of time into painting commissions and helping people make their vision come alive on canvas. Have done a variety of commissioned works from family pets, portraits, children and landscapes for the last 10 years.

As a stage 4 Neuroblastoma survivor diagnosed at age 3, I have found comfort all my life with drawing and painting while growing up with the hardships that come from radiation damage and adapting to the challenges of being a cancer survivor. Being able to project and express my feelings and imagination on canvas at such an early age, has been an outlet for me, truly a gift I have always been thankful to nurture.

Publications

  • Book - "Basket of Spring" watercolor selected for cove of "Hothouse Flowers", Winchester Park Press, 2006
  • City & Mountain Views Magazine - Jefferson County's cover artist and featured artist interview, 2006
  • Brent's Place Fundraiser - One of 5 artist invited to design a 'Tree of Life" motif painting, 2006
  • 303 Denver Magazine - Featured artist interview, 2007, "The Art of Optimism"
  • {Dis}claimer News Paper - Featured interview about 3 wall mural in "Fuhgidaboudit" Pizzeria, 2006

Exhibition & Juried Shows

  • Artist Studio Tour, Golden, youngest artist to be invited, 2003
  • Summer Art Exhibition, Look Out Mountain Buffalo Building, 2005
  • Lookout Mountain Meet The Artist Show, 2006
  • PBS Fundraiser, Contributing Artist, 2007
  • Great Western Fine Art Gallery, 2007
  • The Golden Fine Arts Festival, 2007
  • The Cherry Creek Tree Farm Arts Festival, 2007
  • Evergreen Summerfest Arts Festival, 2008
  • Breckenridge Meet The Artists Fine Arts Festival, 2008
  • Evergreen Winterfest Arts Festival, 2008
  • Evergreen Recreation Center One Woman Abstract Show, 2008
  • 12 Painting Exposition, Tree Top Cafe, 2008
  • Denver West Corporate Center, one year installation of 4 painting abstract sequence "Recovery", 2009

Awards

  • Gallery 821 - Santa Fe Art District, awarded "Best of Show: Watercolor,  2006

Art Studies

  • Golden High school - Gene Youngmann, "Watercolor artist" art teacher all 4 years of art classes. 2000 - 2003
  • Watercolor - Scott Mattlin,  personal teacher, studying watercolor and techniques, 1998 - 2000
  • SACI -  (Studio Art Centers International) Florence, Italy. Studied art history, illustration and Fresco painting. 2005

Gallery  

  • Bee & Laurel Gallery                                                                                14 West Fulton St Edgerton                                                                WI, United States 53534                                                                          www.beeandlaurel.com