Little Rock, Arkansas
ART EXPERIENCE
2008 Co-Chairman 2008 Sammamish Art Fair ~ Sponsored by Sammamish Arts Commission ~ Sammi WA 2008 - 2006 Instructor Casting, Flameworking, Fusing, Beadmaking, Jewelry ~ Striking Art Studio, Samm.,WA
2008 - 2005 Instructor Glass Casting, Flameworking, & Beadmaking ~ Kirkland Fine Arts Center – Kirkland, WA
2008 - 1990 Owner Striking Art Studio - previously McKay Studio, specializing in Glass & Clay Art – Samm., WA
2005 – 2003 Chairman of MHHG Guild’s Art Procurement at Best of the Northwest Fall Art Show – Seattle, WA
2006 - 2002 Mentor for Senior Projects (Glass, Clay, Tile Mosaics), Eastlake High School - Sammamish, WA
2001 - 1999 Jurist for Washington State Reflections Program, McAuliffe Elem & Eastlake HS – Samm., WA
1998 - 1996 Taught Curriculum Oriented Art Workshops for Grades 3 – 6, McAuliffe School – Redmond, WA
1995 – 1998 Co-Chairman (& parent volunteer) Art Start Program – McAuliffe Elementary – Redmond, WA
1995 Co-Developed "Art Start 2000: A Parent Volunteer Art Program”, © in 1997 – Redmond, WA
1994 - 91 Picture Lady parent volunteer & developed Art Projects, Alcott Elem – Redmond, WA
1992 – 89 Owner of Tee-sers, specializing in creative designs for wearable art – Redmond, WA
EDUCATION
2008 -2007 Glass Blowing, Casting, Beadmaking - Kathy Cowan, Chuck Vannatta - Kauai Recycle Arts - Kauai
2008 - 2001 Casting, Flameworking, Fusing, PMC, Printing & Painting - Pratt Fine Arts - Seattle
Instructors: Patty Gray, Stacy Frost, Kendra Bruno, Susan Balshor, Richard LaLonde, Jeanne Ferraro, Gina Karaba, Don Niblack, Cheryl Matson, Michael Rocco, Michael Conrad, Genevieve Church, Joey Morris, Mark and Rae Mahaffey, Mark Ditzler, Dave Minetti, Richard Glenn, J. Emmett Hollander, Mary Van Cline, Virginia Causey, Melissa McCutcheon
2005 Certification in Scientific Color Theory Boro Glass, Henry Grimmett, Glass Alchemy, Pratt – Seattle
2003 Neon Tubing with Jay Blazek – Western Neon & Sign Co – Seattle, WA
2001 Glass Classes – Hot Glass Horizons – Portland, OR
Instructors: Phil Teefy, Tim Dorland, Kerry Transtrom, Pete McGrain
2000 Introduction to Beadmaking with Carmen D'Aquilla - Kirkland, WA
1995 Glass Fusing Workshop, Bellevue Community College - Bellevue, WA
1995 Drawing & Water Color Classes - Bellevue Community College
Instructors: Betty Stanford, John Constantine
1982 Bachelor of Science, Pre-Med Major - University of Tulsa – Tulsa, OK
1981 Glass Blowing & Glass Formulation with Kreg Kallenberger - University of Tulsa – OK
1982-80 Clay & Glaze Classes, Independent Study with Tom Manhart - University of Tulsa – Tulsa, OK
PUBLIC & GROUP EXHIBITIONS
Oct 2008 Sammamish Art Fair Exhibition & Sale, Sammamish Arts Commission -- Sammamish, WA
Aug 2008 Member's Exhibit ~ Kirkland Arts Center -- Kirkland, WA
Aug 2008 Fairtales, Fables, & Folktales! Exhibition ~ Collective Works at Up Front Gallery ~ Issaquah, WA
July 2008 Instructor's Showcase ~ Kirkland Uncorked, Kirkland Arts Center -- Kirkland, WA
Oct 2007 Sammamish Art Fair, Sammamish Arts Commission - Sammamish, WA
August 2007 KAC Member's Exhibition, Group Exhibit, Kirkland Arts Center - Kirkland, WA
July 2007 Member's Showcase, Group Art Sale, Kirkland Uncorked, Kirkland Arts Center - Kirkland, WA
June 2007 “Sammamish Artists”, Group Exhibit Train Depot, artEAST – Issaquah, WA Feb 2007 “Web of Life”, Group Exhibit, East Shore Gallery – Bellevue, WA
Jan 2006 “Instructors’ Art Show”, Group Exhibit, Kirkland Arts Center -- Kirkland, WA
Dec 2005 “Artists from Kirkland Arts Center”, Group Exhibit, Kirkland City Hall & Public Library -- WA
June 1996 "Line & Design in Puppets", Artist & Student Exhibit - McAuliffe Elementary - WA
May 1995 "Annual BCC Art Show”, Staff & Student Exhibit, Bellevue Community College – Bellevue, WA
May 1982 "McKay Glaze & Pottery, Body of Work”, Independent Study Exhibit - University of Tulsa – OK
Sept 1981 "Experiments in Glass Blowing”, Group Exhibit - University of Tulsa – Tulsa, OK
May 1981 “Ceramic & Glaze Work, Culminating Projects”, Group Exhibit- University of Tulsa – Tulsa, OK
Nov 1980 “Raku & Handbuilt Clay, Culminating Projects”, Group Exhibit - University of Tulsa – Tulsa, OK
PERMANENT INSTALLATIONS & COLLECTIONS
2007 “Roots and Rhythms”, Pate De Verre in Bullseye Glass, 3.5inHx5inD – Sammamish, WA
2004 “Ancient Waters” Kiln Casting in Gaffers Glass, 4”Lx3.75”Wx5.5”H – Redmond, WA
1998 "Peeking Through the Jungle" Acrylic Mural, 8'Hx11’W - Private Home - Redmond, WA
1996 "Pieces of Washington" Tile Mosaic Mural, 3’Hx4’W, Artist & Student Collaboration – McAuliffe – WA
1995 "Do You See What I See? " Acrylic Painting, 3'Hx4'W - Alcott Elementary – WA
1995 "Colors of Creativity" Acrylic Painting, 3'Hx4'W, Artist & Student Collaboration – McAuliffe Elem – WA
CHARITABLE DONATIONS & FUNDRAISERS
2008 Donation Two Flameworking Packages to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ~ Raised $4000
"Intro to Flameworking Workshop w/ Gourmet Meal for 4", in conjunction with Ben Rixe of Positive Lifestyles
2008 Donation to 150 Feet of Art, 12x12 tile of Recycled Glass (Kiln Cast & Cold Fused), artEAST ~ WA
2008 Donation of Jewelry making class for 4, Sunrise Elementary - Redmond, WA
2008 Donation of Jewelry making class for 4, Eastlake Boys Basketball Aution ~ Sammamish, WA
2007 Donation to 150 Feet of Art, 12x12 Acrylic on Wood, fundraiser for artEAST – Issaquah, WA
2007 Donation of Purse Art "Moulin Rouge" to Art ala Carte,
Fundraiser benefiting Children’s Hospital – Seattle, WA
2006 Donated Three Packages to Mary Helen Hickman Guild’s Lavender Luncheon May 2006
“Intro to Flameworking Workshop for 4 w/ Gourmet Meal”, in conjunction with Ben Rixe (Sept - Nov)
Raised $2700 for Children’s Hospital – Seattle, WA
2006 Donation of Purse Art "Frog Prince" & "Sophisticated Lady", to Lavender Luncheon
Fundraiser benefiting Children’s Hospital – Seattle, WA
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & SOCIETIES
Glass Art Society
International Guild of Glass Artists
American Ceramics Society
Ceramic Education Council
Kirkland Arts Center
Pratt Fine Arts Center
artEAST in Issaquah