Louisiana Artist

I have lived in Louisiana all my life and would never change that. I love the colors, sounds and all that is Louisiana. Traveling throughout the states and Europe has expanded my vision.

I have had art around all my life. My mother was an artist and ceramists, and I imitated her as a child. My dad was a
photographer. Soon I began seeing things in my own vision.

I love to move oil paint on canvas or board and I am always surprised at the final painting, as sometimes the idea begins as one thought and ends as something else. My art is mostly contemporary and somewhat abstract, with wonderful colors.

I am mostly self taught. I have studied ongoing throughout my adult life, at LSU, with several local artist, and potters. I have
taken several art courses as well as a course in design through a California organization. I studied photography and spent
a month photographing and developing prints in Vermont one summer. I am constantly reading to expand my knowledge
of art appreciation and I am in awe of all the famous artist who have come before. I am a firm believer in having fun in life
and some of my pieces show a sense of humor. I hope to always be “studying”, as I enjoy the learning process as
well as the finished art.

I have exhibited here in Baton Rouge and in Alexandria. Recently I have won several awards; one locally, namely,
first place, oil, England Air Park Exhibit, Alexandria, Louisiana, and second place in oil, at Chicago Restaurant Artist Show, Second place in the LAAG River Road Show.

I am presently an active member in Associated Women in The Arts, and River Region Art Association, and
Louisiana Art and Artist Guild. I show at, The Elizabethan Gallery, Rue Cou Cou and restaurants here in Baton Rouge.

Exhibition Record:

2002 England Air Senior Olympics

First Place, still life Second Place, landscape

(This was my first juried event......so I was pleased with the results)
2004 Chicago’s Restaurant Second Annual Art Exhibition
Second Place, oil on free form papier mache’ article

2005 River Region Art Gallery
Artist of The Month

2005 Sandra Imbraguglio Art Show
First Place Multi Media Second Place Oil on Canvas

2006 River Road Art Show LAAG Second Place
"Lil Red Truck at Circa"

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 Hangings:

Studio dei Leoni
Coffee Bean Restaurant & Coffee House
Rue Cou Cou
Elizabethan Gallery
Dixon Smith Interiors
Adams & Reese Law Firm
French Market Bistro
River Region Art Gallery

Education:

H.S., Business Degree, Audited Classes in: Art, Art Ed. Pottery, photography

Studied with Norma Roy

Presently studying with Libby Johnson Libby Johnson