EDUCATION:
2009-2013 Grand Central Academy/Water Street Atelier, Core Program
Certificate 2013
2006-2008 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing
2002-2004 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
Certificate Program, Certificate 2004
1997-2001 Pennsylvania School of Art and Design, Lancaster, PA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing

HONORS AND AWARDS:
2014 The Teaching Studios of Art, 4^th Annual Plein Air Painting Competition, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, NY, First Place Award
2014 Stobart Foundation Grant
2013 Hudson River School Fellowship, Hudson River School of Landscape,
Jackson, New York (one month plein air painting fellowship)
2008 Hudson River School Fellowship, Hudson River School of Landscape,
Hunter, New York
2007-2008 Student Teacher, Figure Painting, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine
Arts, Philadelphia, PA under the tutelage of artist Al Gury.
2004 Charles Crawley Still-Life Painting Prize, Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
2005 Commissioned Book Illustrator, Philadelphia, PA
Created twenty illustrations based on Catholic imagery and symbolism
based on author's writings
2004 Teaching In the Museum, Art Instructor, Pennsylvania Academy of
Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA
Taught K-12 school students drawing lessons based on artworks
exhibited in the museum
2003-04 Fine Arts and Gallery Work/Study, Philadelphia, PA
Prepared and hung student work in Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art galleries
Set and adjusted gallery lighting
Assisted professors in posing models with props, drapery, and lighting