​I began my study of the portrait at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art Studio School. I have been invited, along with other alumnus to  participate in a show of portraiture ​in many mediums and styles. The show will be on display April 21- May 26, 2017.

​April 22nd a new exciting painting exhibit, “Plein Air Unleashed” opens featuring the works of some of the regions finest plein air painters. As part of this exhibit, the opening day – April 22nd – will feature several of the plein air painters doing demonstrations and working on new pieces on the grounds and around the town of White Stone, VA. The exhibit will be on display April 22nd – May 21st 2017 in the main gallery at Allure Art Center.

It was a fun weekend collaborating with artists to support the mission of the Richmond-based non-profit World Pediatric Project.  

The World Pediatric Project links pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries in the Caribbean and Central America. This non-profit group is also well-known for arranging the 2011 surgical separation of the conjoined twins from the Dominican Republic here at MCV.   I was happy to have been able to participate and donate a portion of sales to this worthy cause.