MY ART IS INSPIRED BY THE SOUTHWEST LANDSCAPE
- travels in California, Utah, Arizona and
my home state of Nevada. In my paintings, I am trying to capture my inner experience when being outdoors. What I feel can be awe of its beauty, peace, self-reflection, adventure, a nakedness to God, or a genuine tactile connection to my family. Being in nature renews my spirit. In my process, I search between traditional and contemporary, tranquil and energetic, and the physical and spiritual in my art.
Education
2007 | BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts • University of Nevada Las Vegas
2008 | Certificate in Graphic Design • College of Southern Nevada
2008 | Certificate in Web Design • College of Southern Nevada
EXPERIENCE
2012–Present | Artist • Joy Goldstein Studio
2010–2012 | Graphic Designer • BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications
2010–2009 | Graphic Designer • Capo Demont, Inc.
2007–2008 | Faux Finisher, Murals & Marketing Assistant • Tre Donne, Inc.
EXHIBITIONS & EVENTS
July 2023 – August 2023 | Gifts of the Wetlands Annual Juried Exhibition
Nature Center at Clark County Wetlands, NV
2022 | Chalktober Fest
Skye Canyon Park, NV
2022 | “Southwest Spirit” Solo Exhibition
Enterprise Library, NV
2022 | Chalk It Up! Festival
Summerlin Library, NV
2022 | “Southwest – Scapes” Group Exhibition
Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery, NV
2021 | “Lucky 13” National Small Works Competition & Exhibition
Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, NV
2007 | “Closer” Solo Exhibition
West Wing Gallery, Rosemary’s Restaurant, NV
2007 | “2007 BFA Exhibition”
Donna Beam Gallery, Grant Hall Gallery & Richard Tam Alumni Building, NV
2006 | “Dare to Dream” Exhibition
Soulstice Church, NV
2006 | “Borders” Solo Exhibition
Grant Hall Gallery, UNLV, NV
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2022 | FY22 American Rescue Plan Grant • Nevada Arts Council and
National Endowment for the Arts
2021 | 2nd Place “Lucky 13” Juried Show • Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery, NV
2007 | Magna Cum Laude, UNLV
2007 | ArtsBridge America Scholar
2006 | Devos Scholarship
2002–2006 | Millenium Scholarship
2022 | LV Weekly Magazine • July 21–July 27 Issue
2014 | Smitten by Britain Blog
2009 | 944 Magazine • December Issue
2007 | Las Vegas Life Magazine • October Issue
2006 | Vagus Nerve • Fall Issue