Selected for 2011 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition

• Winner, Best in Show - Salon International at the International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art 2013
• Signature member, Oil Painters of America
• Dual Finalist - Art Renewal Center International Salon 2012/2013, Finalist 2011/2012
• Included in "Today's Masters" - Fine Art Connoisseur, March/April 2013
• First Place, Jack Richeson 'Animals, Birds & Wildlife' Exhibition 2012
• Oil Painters of America National Exhibition 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010
• Selected to Master Painters of The World - Galerie Pierre, France
• Oil Painters of America National Salon Show 2013
• Masters in Miniature Invitational - Trailside Gallery, Jackson Hole, WY 2013
• Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art - Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ 2012 & 2011
• Richeson Animals, Birds & Wildlife competition - Triple Finalist 2012
• Second Place, Randy Higbee Gallery Award 6" squared 2012
• American Miniatures invitational- Settler's West Gallery 2012
• Western Visions exhibition - Manitou Gallery 2012
• Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition 2012
• Arti et Amicitiae Exhibition, Amsterdam, Holland. In conjunction with Salmagundi Club, NY 2011
• Richeson International Figure/Portrait competition - Dual Finalist 2011
• Selected for 2012 Western Masters Art Show & Sale
• Winner, Best in Show - Quick Paint, Cedarburg Plein Air Competition: "The Briar Patch" 2010
• People's Choice Award, Cedarburg Plein Air Competition: "Alfresco at the Anvil" 2010
• Award Winner-6" x 6" Show, Higbee Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA 2012, 2011 & 2010
• Invited artist, Howard/Mandville Small Works show, Seattle, WA 2012, 2011. 2010
• Featured Artist, Door County Plein Air National Invitational 2011 & 2010
• Winner, Best in Show, Wauwatosa Plein Air Affair 2009
• Honorary Artist's Chair, Open Canvas Event MIAD 2009
• Mary Nohl Suitcase Fellowship
• President's appointment to Salmagundi Club, NY

I believe a successful piece of art—whether subjective or abstract, painting or sculpture—takes on a life and spirit of its own. Beyond simply viewing the work, you become personally involved in it. The most successful work can be measured by its ability to compel the viewer into its environment and to touch emotions in a unique and timeless way. The best work will stay fresh and compelling forever. 
To see images from the unveiling of the Carnauba Portrait at Fortaleza Hall on January 22, 2010, please click the link below.

Portraiture / fine art