As a professional artist I have received national and international recognition for my paintings and photographs. My paintings have been given awards, such as ribbons, and recognitions as Best of Show, Honorable Mention, Jurors Choice, and have been accepted in numerous juried and non juried art exhibits in both the Realistic and Abstract Expressionism categories. I have been invited to be the Featured Artist in galleries, held two large and many other Solo public displays of my work, given talks and written art blogs about how to better appreciate and understand Abstract Art. It was my...more