Curriculum Vitae

Education

  • City University of New York, Brooklyn College, M.F.A., 1979
  • Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, 1976
  • Kansas City Art Institute, 1975
  • City University of New York, Queens College, M.A., Philosophy, 1974
  • City University of New York, Queens College, B.A., Liberal Arts, 1971

Selected Exhibitions

  • Staller Art Center, Stony Brook University — 2001, 2003
  • Gallery North, Setauket — 2001, 2002
  • MB Modern, New York, Group Show — 2001
  • M B Modern, New York, “Central Park Views” — Sept. 1999
  • M B Modern, New York, Group Show — May 1998
  • National Academy of Design, 173rd Annual Exhibition — Mar. 1998
  • Michael Ingbar Gallery, New York, Group Show — Mar. 1998
  • 55 Mercer Street Gallery, New York, Solo Show — Feb. 1998
  • National Academy of Design, 171st Annual Exhibition — May 1996
  • G.W. Einstein Gallery, New York, Group Show — Jan.1996
  • Snug Harbor Art Lab, New York, Solo Show — Jul. 1995
  • Bowery Gallery, New York, Invitational Show — Jan. 1995
  • Pennsylvania School of Art and Design, Landscapes — Sept. 1994
  • Colorado State College, Drawing Show — Jun. 1994
  • Brooklyn College Alumni Show, New York, Juried, Lois Dodd — Apr. 1994
  • Washington Art Association, Washington, D.C., Invitational, Cityscapes — Mar. 1994
  • Butler Institute, Maryland, 53rd Midyear Show — Jun. 1993
  • B'klyn Water Front Assoc., New York, Brookwood Childcare — Mar. 1993
  • Chautauqua Art Assoc., New York, Faculty Show — Aug. 1992
  • New York University, “Small Works”, Brooke Alexander — Feb. 1991
  • National Academy of Design, New York, 165th Annual Exhibit — Feb. 1990
  • Watkins Gallery, American University, Washington, D.C., Faculty Show — Oct. 1990
  • Rockefeller Gallery, SUNY, Franconia, New York, Chautauqua Faculty Show — Jul., 1990
  • Prince Street Gallery, New York, Solo Shows — 1981, 1984, 1986, 1989
  • Atlantic Gallery, New York, Invitational Show — Dec. 1989
  • Moravian College, Pennsylvania, Solo Show — Oct. 1988
  • Prince Street Gallery, New York, Group Show — Sept. 1988
  • A.M.M.O., New York, “Expanding Views/Vanishing Points” — Apr. 1987
  • Rotunda Gallery, New York, “On, Of and About Paper”, Jamie Wolf, Ann Plumb, Jurors — May 1986
  • Community Gallery, New York, “1986 Brooklyn Museum” — Jan. 1986
  • Hudson Valley 1985, New York, Barbara Haskell, Juror — Oct. 1985
  • Boathouse Inaugural Show, Prospect Park, N.Y.C. Parks Dept. — Aug. 1985
  • B.A.C.A. Downtown, New York, “Small Works Show”, Lyn Gumpert, Juror — Mar. 1985
  • Butler Institute, Maryland, “48th Mid-Year Show” — Jun. 1984
  • Summit Art Center, New Jersey, Faculty Show — Feb. 1983
  • Loch Haven Art Center, Orlando, Florida — Dec. 1982
  • University of Delaware, 20th Biennial Show, Paterson Sims, Juror — Jan. 1982
  • Prince Street Gallery, New York, “New Members Show” — Sept. 1980

Professional Experience

State University of New York, Stony Brook — Fall 1998 - Present
Foundation Drawing
Life Drawing and Painting

Borough of Manhattan Community College — Spring 1996 - Present
Introductory drawing class for non-art majors
Introductory 2D Design Course for non-art majors
Introductory Painting

Chautauqua Institute, New York — Summers 1990,1991,1995,1996
This program is based upon a nationally accepted group of college age students. I have taught painting and drawing to the student body; and art appreciation courses and introductory drawing to the community which is made up of all ages and interests.

Snug Harbor Arts Lab, Staten Island, New York — 1993 - 1997
Program written for high school students desiring an advanced setting, which I have helped to develop over the years. The same level of concern and dedication is expected from them as from college students.

Vermont Studio Center, Residency Award — Nov. 1993
Visiting critic for advanced students on their way to graduate school.

American University, Washington DC, Assistant Professor of Art — Sept. 1990 - May 1993
Visiting Artist Fall 1993 and Spring 1994. I was given the responsibility to revamp the general education course offered to the school. I created a successful course that was previously avoided by the faculty. Based upon observation, the course was hands on, not project driven. I also had responsibilities through graduate levels. This period was my most fertile and instructive.

American Illusion/Richard Haas
Worked on a variety of large mural projects, which were awarded Richard Haas over a four year period. These were all trompe l'oeil paintings and provided me with large scale formats I had not experienced before.

Ncw York Academy of Figurative Art, New York City, Landscape Instructor — Jun. 1989 - 1994
Visiting Critic, variety of levels of proficiency and ages. The critiques were for the graduate program.

LaGuardia Community College, Drawing for Adults, 1986 - 1989
Teaching drawing to people without previous experience.

Studio In A School Association, 1984 - 1988
A variety of large mural projects involving students in grades three, four and five.