EDUCATION

2018       Adjunct Professor/Dual-Credit         Drury University, Springfield, MO

2015       MA  Art Studio & Theory                    Drury University, Springfield, MO    
2002       BAE  Bachelors Art Education           University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 

 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2021                        Matters of The Heart, Brockmeyer Garage Gallery, Springfield, MO

2020                        A View From Within, Creava Gallery, Springfield, MO

2019                        Multimedia Cells as a Metaphor, Springfield, MO 

2018                        Mercy Clinic Art Educator Spotlight, Republic, MO

2017                        Disabilities Are Not Liabilities, Art Inspired Gallery, Springfield MO 

2016                        Exploring Molecular Structures: Macro vs Micro, Artivities Gallery, Springfield MO 

2015                        Hue: The Psychology of Color, Drury on C-Street, Springfield MO

2014                        Time for Retirement, The Glass Factory, Springfield, MO

2014                        Celebration, The Glass Factory, Springfield, MO                      

 

COLLABORATIVE WORKS

2022                        The H-Team Comic Book Cover (Digital Art & Watercolor), Time Goodwin, Springfield, MO

2021                        Looking at Pain (Photography/Double Exposure) Tannor Herbert, Brockmeyer Gallery, Springfield, MO

2020                        Explosive Love (Metal sculpture/Multimedia), Michael Young, Brockmeyer Gallery, Springfield, MO

2015                        Tortured Road (dance/sculpture), Obi Simpson, Drury University, Pool Arts Center, Springfield, MO

2015                        Isms,  Stuart Lenig, Drury University, Pool Arts Center, Springfield, MO

2015                        100 Sides of Wonder Woman, Adrienne Klotz-Flyod, Drury University, Pool Arts Center, Springfield, MO

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2020-2023              Fresh Gallery, Artist's Invitational Competition, Springfield, MO 

2019                        Art in Our City, Zone 4, Springfield Art Museum, Springfield, MO (news story by KY3)

2018-2022              MSU Educator and Student Exhibition, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.

2017                        MAEA Educator Exhibition, Springfield Expo Center, Springfield MO 

2016                        Republic School District: Featured Teachers, Central Office, Republic MO

2015                        SIVA Thesis Exhibition, Pool Arts Center, Drury University, Springfield, MO 

2015-2021              Pure Joy Exhibition, Creamery Arts Center, Springfield, MO

2015                        Art and Nature, Creamery Arts Center, Springfield, MO

2014                        Printmaking and Word Inspired, Creamery Arts Center, Springfield MO

2014                        Social Selves, Drury on C-Street, Springfield, MO

2014                        SIVA Open Studios, Pool Arts Center, Drury University, Springfield, MO

2013                        SIVA Open Studios, Pool Arts Center, Drury University, Springfield, MO

2002                        Scholarship Art Show, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

2001                        Senior Art Exhibition, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

1998                        Honors Art Show, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

 

PRIVATE COMMISSIONS

2023                        Ryan Henigman, Republic, MO (Family Comic Book Portrait)

2022                        David Hendrix, St. Louis, MO (St. Paul's Restaurant, watercolor)

2022                        Jeremy Alan, Wisconsin (2 ft x 3 ft custom stained glass)

2021                        Underwood Family, Republic, MO (photography)

2020-21                  Sara Jane, St. Louis, MO (stained glass)

2020                        Creava Ceramics Studio, Springfield, MO (stained glass)

2019                        Brewer Science, Rolla, MO (ink illustration)

2018                        Valerie Piercey, Kansas City, MO (painting)

2015-2018              Innovative Dental Inc, Springfield, MO (seven paintings)

2016                        John Hendrix, St. Louis, MO (stained glass)

2016                        Martin Family, Rogersville, MO (photography)

2015                        Dr. Chris Wilburs, Springfield, MO (painting)

2015                        Ricky Woolverton, Springfield, MO (stained glass)

2014                        Karen Hendrix, St. Louis, MO (stained glass)

2014                        Brewer Science, Rolla, MO (ink illustration)

2013                        Frost Family, Nixa, MO (photography)

2013                        Smith Family, Springfield, MO (photography)

2012                        Adcock Family, Springfield, MO (multi-media sculpture)

 

PUBLIC COMMISSIONS

2021                       RHS, Republic MO (Tiger mural)

2019                       CC College, Kansas City, MO  (painting)

2018                       Missouri Biotech, Kansas City, MO (painting)

2018                       Republic High School, Republic, MO (molecular painting installed)

2009                       New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO (mural)

2008                       New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO (mural)

2000                       Hendrix Family, St. Louis, MO (mural)

1996                       Denowicz Family, St. Louis, MO (mural)

 

AWARDS

2021-2022             "Best in Show" at KCAI Art Educator's Lab, Kansas City, MO (Installations)

2019,2020,2021    "Best In Show" Fresh Gallery, Springfield, MO (multimedia, painting, photography)

2019-2022              RHS "Best in Show Awards" at COC Conference (5 different Art Portfolio Students)

2019, 2022             NAEA National Art Educators Gallery Show (80 pieces chosen in the USA)

2019                        Coaches & Teachers Inspirational Award, RHS, Republic, MO

2018                        2nd place: MSU Art Educator and Student Exhibition, Springfield, MO.

2018                        REPMO Hero 5-Star Tiger,  Republic High School, Republic, MO

2018                        Gold Medal: Watercolor Painting, CJ Visual Arts Competition, Carl Junction, MO

2017                        Gold Medal: Black and White Illustration, CJ Visual Arts Competition, Carl Junction, MO

2016                        First Place: Stained Glass, MAEA Art Competition, Springfield MO

2010-2014              Grand Champion School, Mark Twain Art Conference, District 12, Missouri

2013                        Teacher of the Year Award, New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO

2012-2013              Billy Long Congressional Art Teacher Accommodation, Jefferson City, MO

2008-2011              Roy Blunt Congressional Art Teacher Accommodation, Jefferson City, MO

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2018-Present        Adjunct Professor for Dual-Credit, Drury University, Springfield, MO

2016-Present        Visual Arts Instructor 9-12: Fine Arts Department Head, Republic, MO

2018-Present        Adjunct Professor, Drury University, Springfield, MO

2008-2014             K-12 Visual Arts Instructor, New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO

2013                       Painting Instructor, RSVPaint Studio & Gallery, Springfield, MO

2003                       Art Instructor, Racine Center for the Arts, Wilmington, NC

2002                       Art Instructor, Boys & Girls Club, Wilmington, NC

2002                       Art and Music Director, Sunshine Acres Montessori School, Lawrence, KS

2000                       Art Instructor, Kanakuk Kamps: K-Kountry, Branson MO

 

LECTURES

2022                        Workshop: Art as Therapy & Healing, RHS in Republic, MO 

2021-2022              Workshop: De-Stressing Through Painting, RHS in Republic, MO

2020                        Workshop: Stained glass, RHS in Republic, MO

2019                        Guest Presenter, Magic Wand Creation, MAEA Fall Convention, Knob Noster, MO

2018                        Guest Presenter, Altered Flamingo Sculptures, MAEA Fall Convention, Knob Noster, MO

2017-2018              Lecture/Presentation, Enhancing Classroom Environments Creatively, Star Summit, Republic, MO.

2015-2018              Workshop: Acrylic Painting, Artivities Studio & Gallery, Springfield, MO

2014                        Lecture/Presentation, Costume Design and Fabrication, Mark Twain Conference, Chadwick, MO

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE
2007-2008             Professional Photographer, Portrait Innovations, Springfield, MO

2007                       Floral Designer, Nosegay Flower Shop, Washington, DC

2006                       Floral Designer, The Flower Den, Annandale, VA

2005                       Floral Designer, Alexandria Floral Company, Alexandria, VA

2004                       Floral Designer, The Ali'i Florist, Kailua, HI

2004                       Art Gallery Consultant, Blue Moon Showcase & Racine Center Gallery, Wilmington, NC

2000                       Docent, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2024                        EF TOURS, Japan, Republic High School, Republic, MO (forthcoming)

2023                        EF Tours, European Tour, Republic, MO (forthcoming)

2018-2019              Sponsor of National Art Honor Society Chapter, Republic High School, Republic, MO

2011-2013              Sponsor of National Art Honor Society Chapter, New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO

2012                        EF TOURS, London, Paris & Rome Trip, New Covenant Academy, Springfield, MO (14 students)

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

2002-Present         National Art Education Association Member (NAEA)

2008-Present         Missouri Art Education Association Member (MAEA)

2013-Present         International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performaers (IGODAP)

2012-2015              Friends of the Springfield Art Museum Member, Springfield, MO

2011-2015              Crystal Bridges Art Museum Member, Bentonville, AR

1997-1998              Honors Society Member of Phi Eta Sigma, Missouri State University