Painting
Watercolor, acrylic, oil, mixed media:

Frida Meets Pablo, Northcoast Masters Juried Art Exhibit, Ink People Center for the Arts, 2007.

Klamath Meets the Pacific, Northcoast Environmental Center fundraiser, 2007.

Lady Peace and Justice, Redwood Peace & Justice Center fundraiser, 2006.

Landscapes and Portraits,various private collections, 1985-2007.

Illustration
Watercolor, rapidograph, pencil:

Personalized Poetry and Story Illustration, various private collections, 1980 – 2008.

Film Story Boards, Open Window Video - UC Television Production, 1984; UHU Films, San Francisco 1986-7.

Illustrations, American History Textbook, Amsco Publications, pencil and watercolor, 1980.

Wedding Illustration
Watercolor, ink, calligraphy, special papers:

Personalized Illustration for Wedding certificates and paintings, Traditional Jewish Ketuba (with vows and excavated ancient Hebrew prayer); Quaker (with vows and guest signatures); Spiritual (with poems by Snyder, Rilke, Shelley). Various private collections: New York City, NY; Wiscasset, ME; San Francisco, Berkeley, Pleasanton, Portola Valley, Rancho Palos Verdes, San Diego, and Arcata, CA. 1986-2008.

Graphic Art
Rapidograph, watercolor, marker, pencil, digital photography, Adobe Creative Suite:

Personalized greeting cards: various, 1980-2008.

Poster and flyer graphics: Tellabration, Northcoast Storytellers, Arcata, CA, 2004-05; Superb Productions, UC Berkeley, 1980; Environmentalists Against War, Berkeley, CA, 2009; various flyers, Volunteer Center of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, 2000-09; Film Series, Area 1 Agency on Aging, Eureka, CA, 2009.

Math illustrations: Robion Kirby, Ph.D., UC Berkeley, CA, 1983.

Game and poster illustrations: Creative Communications, Gini Scott, Ph.D., Berkeley, CA, 1982-84.

Newsletter and magazine spot graphics: Pelican Humor Magazine, UC Berkeley, CA, 1982; ThinkPeace San Francisco, 1989; Redwood Peace & Justice Center Newsletter, Arcata, 2006; The Living Museum Journal, Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association, CA State Parks, 1995; Redwoods, Ocean, and Rivers Newsletter, North Coast Redwoods District, CA State Parks, 1996; Forward Newsletter, Four Rivers District, CA State Parks, 1997; EcoNews, Northcoast Environmental Center, Arcata, CA, 1997-2006; Volunteer Voices, Volunteer Center of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, 2004.

T-shirt design: Amber Graphics, Berkeley, CA, 1987-88; Citizens for East Shore Park, Berkeley, CA, 1988; King School Garden, Stockton, CA, 1998.

Food labels: Chadwick Hill, Wiscasset, Maine, 1987; Four Seasons Wine, Berkeley, CA, 1991; Alexandra Champagne, Berkeley, CA, 1991.

Business cards: various, 1987-1998.

Mural & Decorative Art
Acrylic, egg tempera, ceramic, watercolor:

Tropical Fantasy, Assistant to Joseph McQueen, Palm Cafe Diner & Inn, Orick, CA, 2006.

Rainforest, with Garfield Elementary schoolchildren, Freshwater, CA, 1999.

Old Growth Riparian Woodland – Interpretive Sign, Caswell Memorial State Park, Manteca, CA, 1998.

Sonora Desert Ecosystem, Stockton Children’s Museum, CA, Stockton, CA, 1996.

Ceramic Tile Mural, Assistant to Otamay Hushing, Sunset School of the Arts, Arcata, CA, 1993.

African American Leaders, Assistant to Ivan Watkins, with Oakland Middle School students, Oakland City Center; acrylic on plywood, 1992.

A World Without Hunger, with Oakland schoolchildren, Alameda County Food Bank, Oakland, CA, 1991-92.

Hand-Built Harpsichord Decoration, Oakland Hills, CA, 1987.

Floral Frieze, Encino, CA, 1989.

Fireplace Frame, Manhattan Beach, CA, 1990.

Portfolio and references available upon request.

EDUCATION
Elementary Multiple Subjects and Secondary Single Subject Art Teaching Credentials, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 1992-93. 4.0 GPA.

CLAD/LDS Credential (Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development/ Language Development Specialist), 1995.

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Humanities Field Major (Art, Film, Italian), University of California, Berkeley, 1984. 3.39 GPA.

Additional Art-Related Training (1984-2008): Children’s Book Illustration (Daniel San Souci, UC Extension); Art of the Children’s Book (Sendak, San Souci, etc., UC Berkeley); Basic Design (San Francisco Art Institute); Black & White Photography (University of the Pacific); Discipline-Based Art Education Training (Getty Museum); Ceramics (UC Extension); Art & Business Workshops (Humboldt Arts Council).

Additional Training (1992-2008): Macintosh, Windows, Internet, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Photography; Environmental Education, English Language Development, Cross-Cultural Education, Service Learning/Civic Engagement, Volunteer Management, Conflict Resolution, Basic Counseling Skills.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Beginning Drawing Teacher; Eureka High School, Eureka, CA, 2005.

Substitute Teacher, various locations; Stockton Unified S.D, Eureka City Schools, South Bay Unified S.D., Eureka Adult School, 1998-2006.

Art Teacher; Project Upward Bound: “Art and Activism,” Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2002.

Art (K-6) and Multiple Subjects (4-6th) Teacher; Garfield Elementary School, Freshwater, CA, 1999-2000.

Summer School Art Teacher; Zane Junior High, Eureka, CA, 1999.

Arts Resource, Language Arts, and Environmental Education Teacher (K- 6th); Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Stockton, CA, 1993-99.

Arts Instructor (6th-8th); Sierra Arts Camp, Oakland Unified, Quincy, CA, 1988.

Arts Instructor (all ages); various arts workshops, 1985-2009.

~ HSU Social Justice Summit–Artivism: “Art of the Political Poster & Community Service Connections,” Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, 2009.

~ Oakland Art Studio, Oakland, CA.

~ Caswell Memorial State Park – Art in the Park series, Manteca, CA.

~ Humboldt Redwoods Interpretive Association – Art in Nature series, Myers Flat, CA.

~ Redwood Environmental Education Fair – College of the Redwoods, Loleta, CA.

~ Arts Instructor (K- 6th); Adventure Time After School Program, various elementary schools, Oakland, CA, 1985-89.