As an artist, I am always observing the world around me. Whether floral, landscape, animal or figure, abstract or realistic, my images always go back to nature. I am first and foremost a printmaker, although I work in other mediums, too. I am a printmaker who paints, rather than a painter who prints. I was originally attracted to printmaking in college. I loved the studio community aspect as well as the various techniques. I enjoy drawing, so printmaking felt like a good fit. I often combine different processes by layering an etching over a silkscreen or a woodcut, etc. The possibilities seem endless. And, there is the element of surprise each time I pull a print.
Teaching is another passion of mine. I came to teaching after working as a graphic designer in NYC. I decided to go back to graduate school for my masters and joined the faculty at St John's University in 2001. I also teach at the Art League of Long Island, the Art Guild of Port Washington and Great Neck Community Education. I find it very satisfying to work with people who are new to printmaking or teach experienced artists a new medium. Printmaking is very versatile; it can stand alone or be incorporated with other mediums such as oil or watercolor. It is user friendly- one can be successful regardless of drawing experience. I encourage my students to add printmaking to their artistic arsenal and incorporate it with their other artistic endeavors. In addition to teaching various printmaking techniques, I also teach drawing and weekend workshops.
I have exhibited in galleries and museums in the United States and internationally, including the Shenzhen Art Institute, China. My work is in the permanent collections of Queensborough Community College, New York University School of Law, the American Paralysis Association and private collections throughout the United States, Canada, Norway and Israel. I have been a juror for the National Art League, Tri County Artists, the Long Beach Art Association, snd the Art Guild of Port Washington.
