About Me

I am a Hudson Valley based artist who has a passion for painting the beautiful scenery of the Hudson Valley, Catskills, the Adirondacks and other areas that inspire me. I know that the gift I have is given to me by God, and I know that He guides my hand when I paint. I have a BS in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz and an MS in Fine Art from the College of New Rochelle. I have taught art privately and in public schools, and am currently pursuing my own work. In addition, I have studied under local and accomplished artists Seth Nadel and Kevin Cook. Under the instruction of Kevin Cook, I have learned the palette and techniques of the Hudson River School artists of the mid 19th century. This has evolved into a combination of that technique with my more impressionistic style.

Many of my subjects are taken from hikes in the Catskills, the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson River region. My love of hiking began as a quest to see the places in the area where the Hudson River School artists lived and painted, such as Thomas Cole and Frederick Church. In addition, I am inspired by the scenic landscapes and historical sites, painting from photographs that I have taken myself. Interpreting light and color are extremely important to me, and I try to capture the essence of the subject in my paintings. It is my hope that the viewer will be able to share in my experiences of being there through my expressions on canvas. But more importantly I see God when I am experiencing his beautiful creation, and want to show Him through my work. Romans 1:20 says “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse”. This scripture describes my purpose when creating art, as I see Him in the beauty all around me and hope the viewer will see Him through my work.

Marquis Who's Who Press Release 12.1.25

Marquis Who's Who Top Artists 2025

Memberships and Exhibits:

Arts Mid Hudson Member: EXHIBITS
*Inn at Bellefield: featured artist Aug 2024 – Mar 2025

*Didi Barrett Poughkeepsie Office (NYS Assembly): Featured Artist July 2025 – March 2026

*Pop Up Shop – Arts Mid Hudson – Dec 2024

*Art that Tells a Story Exhibit – January 2025

Woodstock Arts Association ACTIVE Membership

The Town of Wappingers 2021 9/11 Exhibit

Art Studio Views 2021 – 2024
Poughkeepsie Open Studios 2020 and 2022 Exhibitions

The Artist’s Collective of Hyde Park,

The Barrett Art Center, Mill Street Loft and the Desmond-Fish Library (solo exhibit),

Featured artist at the Krug in Rhinebeck, 2022

Mayfest and Octoberfest 2022-2025
Ridgefield CT Art Festival (Gordon Fine Arts) Oct 2025

VOLUNTEER WORK:

I am a Volunteer Ambassador for the Walkway Over the Hudson: My prints are on sale on the Walkway Pavilions and also on the Walkway Website: https://walkway.org/shop/

In addition I have done live painting for the Starry Starry Night Fundraiser for the Walkway Over the Hudson for the years 2022-2925

I am also a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) for Dutchess Tourism.
Culinary Institute: Live Painting and donation for Auction 2023 and 2025
People’s Place, Poughkeepsie NY – Live Painting and donation for auction 2025

ART TEACHING: