Manoogian Gallery, Mackinac Island

Sunday, May 7, 2023


Horses and Wheels-assemblage

Bicycle Parade- collage on canvas

Both entries accepted in the 2023 Contemporary Art Show:A Mackinac Day opening May 12  at the Manoogian Gallery on Mackinac Island. 

Pull Up A Chair

Tuesday, January 10, 2023


Pull Up A Chair has been invited to the Crow Show at the Studio Door in San Diego. 360 entries with 92 selected. This piece is a 30”x30” collage on canvas. My first entry to this show was in 2015. I’ve been in every show since then. I do love going to San Diego and love my arty friends there. 

Crow Amigos

Tuesday, December 6, 2022


Crow Amigos  substrate a vintage book cover. Printed crows. Found objects. Corregated cardboard. Collage. This piece won an Honorable Mention at the juried show held at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort. 

Hope Uncaged sold

Thursday, December 1, 2022

So happy to announce that “Hope Uncaged” sold at the 93rd Annual Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibit held at the Muskegon Museum of Art. What an honor!!!

Gone International

Thursday, June 30, 2022

So thrilled to be part of the ISEA (International Society of Experimental Artists to be held in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada. My piece “Spirits Hear our Prayers” is meant to bring awareness of the violence toward women, especially Indigenous women. 

WordPlay

Sunday, June 26, 2022


WordPlay. Words again. Actually a poem by Rumi. Rumi is always inspiring. Something new. 

June Sunset


It honored to join Northern Michigan Artists who have work at the new McLaren Hospital in Petoskey. This Is a 30” x 30” collage on canvas. 

Back to Mackinac Island


Just back from juried show on Mackinac Island. My entry “ Memories of the Journey” was one of twenty chosen from ninety entries. Very proud to be part of the show. 

“Hope Uncaged” in ISEA Exhibit

My piece, “Hope Uncaged” is part of. 95 piece show held by the International Society of Experimental Artist on Mackinac Island at the Mission Point Center. Show opens Sept. 3. If you are anywhere near, take a look at some unusual artwork. 

WordPlay Series


Interested in artwork featuring font and abstraction. This #1. Really enjoyed using mark making on tissue and skins. 

Mackinac Island Entries

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Keep your fingers crossed. These are my entries for Mac Island theme “Walk in the Park” art show. I’m hoping one of these entries gets in the show. Last year I got an Honorable Mention and sol the artwork the night of the reception  It was a very good show!!!





Crow Show San Diego

Saturday, February 22, 2020

So excited to be a part of the Crow Show at the Studio Door in San Diego. I’m also teaching a Collage on Canvas Class, March 6. Sign up at the Studio Door website. 



Collage on Canvas class Crooked Tree TC

Friday, October 25, 2019

Another successful Collage on  Canvas class held at Crooked Tree TC. Always amazing what creativity is in a person. All of the collages turned out different. The ladies were at times very quiet, busily working you could just hear the brain wheels turning. It was a great class Thanks, ladies. 

Collage on Canvas Class

Tuesday, October 8, 2019


Still time to sign up. Come join the fun. Check out the description on line. 

Mid-Michigan Show, Midland

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Three pieces were accepted in the first round of judging for the Mid-Michigan Show held at the Midland Center for the Arts. The final two accepted are an unusual pair. I’m pleased to be a part of the show. 
Puzzled- collage with vintage puzzle pieces. 

Hinged Nest-assemblage box of found objects. 

“Crow Magic”


On a roll!!! “Crow Magic” takes Honorable Mention at the 2019 All-Media Show held in Frankfort at the Oliver Art Center. 

Art at Lobby Gallery in Glen Arbor

I was invited to show artwork in the Lobby Gallery in Glen Arbor. It is a group of 12”x12” collage on canvas featuring my tapescape. Check it out if you are in the area. 







Still Life and Soup

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The good news is that I took 3rd place at the Still Life and Soup Show in Charlevoix, MI. “Flowers and Alphabet Soup”. Was the entry. Two other pieces are also available in this show. 

Flowers and Alphabet Soup

Floral Found and Soup

Pear and Red Fish Soup

International Society of Experimental Artists 28 Annual Juried Show

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Good News. “ Caging Chaos” has been accepted in the ISEA 18th Annual Juried Show to be held in Lowell, MI in September. 



Mackinac Island 2019



“View from the Grand” takes an Honorable Mention at the Reception held on Mackinac Island on June 19.  Then, a new found friend bought it!!! What an exciting evening!

“June Sunset” is also part of the show, and for sale. This is my 5 th year to be in this show. I’m so honored!!