About

I’ve been creating since I was a small child at the living room coffee table with my pile of crayons, and stacks of random pieces of papers with a cat by my side.

Not much has changed! I enjoy creating in a variety of mediums, sizes, and styles. I like the unusual, the different, the whimsical, the interesting.

Exploring new ideas and materials is important to me. Seeing how these things interact with one another fascinates me.

I am endlessly entertained by lines, marks, and black ink.

In addition to my artwork, I am a fine arts & antique appraiser + an antique dealer. My love and passion for art, design, history, and antiques are completely intertwined with my creative process, and have been my entire life.

Education

Presbyterian College, Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Art Administration

Exhibition History

• Member Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 12/2021
• Art in the Library: Spartanburg County Public Libraries Juried Show, 8-10/2021
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Annual, 4/2021
• Annual Juried Show, Artists Collective of Spartanburg, 9-10/2020
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, 6/2020
• OPEN DOORS: West Main Artists Co-op Member Show, Spartanburg, SC 11-12/2019
• WMAC 2019 Juried Show, West Main Artists Co-op, 9/10-2019
• Art in the Library: Spartanburg County Public Libraries Juried Show 8-10/2019
• Featured Artist, City Hall, City of Spartanburg, City Manager's Office 7-8/2019
• A Studio of One's Own, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, Group Exhibit 6/2019
• West Main Artists Co-op Sampler Show, Spartanburg, SC 6/2019
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, 4/2019
• An Unfinished Story: A Celebration of Spartanburg Women in the Arts, Pop-up Event, Montgomery Building, Spartanburg, SC 3/2019
• Member Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 12/2018
• The Sparkle Holiday Market, Spartanburg, SC 12/2018
• OPEN DOORS: West Main Artists Co-op Member Show, Spartanburg, SC 11-12/2018
• SPACE/ Neue South Collective Art Walk, Featured Artist, Palmetto Building, Spartanburg, SC 9/18
• The Southerner Abroad: A Lifestyle Installation, Solo Show, West Main Artists Co-op, Spartanburg, SC 5-6/2018
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, 4/2018
• Nouveau 9 | New Member Exhibit, West Main Artists Co-Op, Spartanburg, SC 1-2/2018
• Member Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 12/2017
• The Sparkle Holiday Market, Spartanburg, SC 12/2017
• OPEN DOORS: West Main Artists Co-op Member Show, Spartanburg, SC 11-12/2017
• Black & White Show, Tryon Arts & Crafts School, Tryon, NC, 9-10/2017
• Tiny Piece, Tiny Prices Show, Art Lounge, Spartanburg, SC 5/2017
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 4/2017
• Guest Artist, SC Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel 2/2017
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 9/2016
• Art in the Library: Spartanburg County Public Library Systems 4th Annual Juried Show 8/2016
• Spartanburg Art Museum “Night of Wonders” Pop-Up Shop 7/2016
• Member Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 2/2016
• Featured Artist, The Urban Planter, Holiday Open House 11-12/2015
• Art in the Library: Spartanburg County Public Libraries 3rd Annual Juried Show 8/2015
• Bike Month Art Exhibit at The Coffee Bar, Partners for Active Living, Spartanburg, SC 5/2015
• Emerging Artists of the Guild: Artists' Guild of Spartanburg Exhibit 2/2015
• Catland: An Exhibition, The Showroom at Hub-Bub 10/2014
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 8/2014
• Community Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg 2/2014
• Juried Artist in Annual Juried Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg, 9/2013
• Honorable Mention – Spartanburg Community College Evans Building Art Competition 8/2013
• The Spartanburg Velo Expo at The Showroom 06/2013
• Community Show, Artists' Guild of Spartanburg 2/2013
• Featured Artist in Hub Bub’s Arts with Heart Event 2/2012
• 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Celebration at The Showroom 1/2012
• Hub Bub Community BYOA Art Show 10/2011
• Hub Bub’s 5th Annual BYOA Show 12/2009

EDUCATION & APPRAISAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts in History and Arts Administration Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Personal Property
• Appraisal of Fine Arts International Society of Appraisers
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Personal Property
• Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts International Society of Appraisers
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 15-Hour Personal Property
• Core Course in Appraisal Studies International Society of Appraisers

CONTINUING APPRAISAL EDUCATION

• ISA Summer Institute at Brunk Auctions
• 100 Years of Art Deco 1925-2025
• The Comparable Void: Appraising Unique and Singular Objects  
• Employing Innovative Formula, Parallels and Expert Opinion
• Georg Jensen Defined by Design
• Arts & Crafts in August, National Arts and Crafts Conference and Shows at the Grove Park Inn
• Don't Forget to Look Down! A Look at Antique Carpets in the Marketplace
• Recognizing Picture Frames of Value and Importance
• Don't Dismiss the Closet! Do you know the difference between authentic luxury goods vs. fake ones?
• ISA Education Personal Property Appraisers Business Seminar
• The Appraisal Report Market Analysis and Credible Data Usage
• Colorado Antiquarian Book Seminar