- RESUME -

EDUCATION

Columbus College of Art & Design 1973-1975., Columbus, Ohio.

Majored in Fine Art/Illustration
Famous Artists School., Westport, Conn. 1975-1977; Course: Illustration
1977-Present: Independent Study & Research on Traditional Academic Painting & Drawing Styles and Techniques from the 14th through 19th Centuries.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIP

International Guild Of Realism IGOR - (Artist Member)

AAPL American Artists Professional League ((Signature Member) since 2021.

AAPL American Artists Professional League

(Fellow Maxima Cum Laude Member) 2012 thru 2020.

AAPL American Artists Professional League (Fellow Member) 1995 thru 2021.

Salmagundi Club., Fifth Avenue., New York, NY.

Allied Artists of America (Associate Member)

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, N.Y.
The International Society of Realism (1999 to 2005)
American Society of Traditional Artists
Hazleton Art League Inc., Hazleton, PA. (1978 to 2001)
(Served as Vice President, Exhibition Director, Scholarship Chairman and Teacher)

TEACHING, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

Hazleton Art League Inc. - 1979 to 2001, 2019-Drawing (Painting and Drawing)
Allied Artists of Schuylkill Co., Pottsville, PA (Painting & Drawing)
Bethlehem Palette Club., Bethlehem, PA (Painting)

GALLERY REPRESENTATION

(Present Representation)

WMY Studio, www.wmystudio.com
Saatchi Art (online gallery) www.saatchiart.com

Art Dex (online gallery) www.artdex.com

Artid (online gallery) www.artid.com

(Past Representation)
Bucks County Gallery of Art., New Hope, PA
Red Sable Gallery., Freeport, NJ

Barnstone Gallery., Phoenixville, PA.

J & W Gallery., New Hope, PA
Golden Door Gallery., New Hope, PA.
Mozart Music & Art., Bordentown, N.J.
Grand Central Gallery., New York, NY
Hardcastle Gallery., Centreville, DE. 
Gallery at Auredell; Stroudsmoor Inn., Stroudsburg, PA.

Louisa Melrose Gallery., Frenchtown, NJ.

Morgan Gallery of Fine Art., Blakeslee, PA.
La Cittadella Gallery., West Palm Beach, FL.

American Artist Gallery., Santa Fe, NM.

American Artist Gallery., Wayne, PA.

PUBLICATIONS: Features & Reviews

2022 The ASSET Times Magazine., Issue#4, May 2022                      

2021 The Art Market International Art Magazine., Issue#55 January 2021

2011 Best of World Wide Still Life Artists., August 2011, Kennedy Publishing Inc.

2004 International Artist Magazine., October-November Issue
2001 Fall Edition Art Crowd Magazine; The Floating Gallery, New York, NY

2000 Spring Edition Art Crowd Magazine; The Floating Gallery, New York, NY
1999 November Edition/Arts & Leisure; Pocono Record Newspaper

1999 April Edition “Star Of The Show” Art Section; Standard~Speaker
1998 Summer Issue - Manhattan Arts International Magazine (Showcase Award)

1998 November Edition/Arts & Leisure; Pocono Record Newspaper
1997 “Creative Oil Painting” Hardcover Book (Rockport Publishers., Rockport, ME.)
1996 Summer Issue - Manhattan Arts International Magazine (Showcase Award)
1995 American Artists Collector’s Edition - (“Oil Highlights/Still Life”) BPI Publication
1995 Summer Issue - Manhattan Arts International Magazine (Critic’s Choice Award)
1994 July Edition - Weekender Newspaper: Artist Interview on Painting Style
1994 July Issue - American Artist Magazine., BPI Publication, (Classical Still Life Painting)
1993 February Issue - American Artist Magazine., BPI Publication, (Trompe l’ oeil Painting/Harnett)
1991 December Issue - Artist Magazine - (National Competition Winner)
1989 June Issue - American Artist Magazine., BPI Publication, (National Exhibition Winner)
1988 August Edition - Standard~Speaker “Windup Issue” (Mastering Realism)

1982 Published Book-The Art Of Field Sketching by Clare Walker Leslie
          featured illustration/drawing of pigeons in flight.

MAJOR NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

JURIED EXHIBITIONS

2023 Fusion Art 4th Annual Still Life International Online Art Exhibition

2021 International Guild of Realism Fall Salon Exhibition Online

2020 International Guild of Realism Spring Salon Exhibition Online

2019 International Guild of Realism Winter Salon Exhibition Online

International Guild of Realism: Scottsdale, Arizona

2018 AAPL American Artists Professional League 90th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.

2016 Hudson Valley Art Association 88th National Exhibition,

Salmagundi Club, New York, NY.

2016 AAPL American Artists Professional League 88th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.

2015 AAPL American Artists Professional League 87th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2014 AAPL American Artists Professional League 86th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2013 AAPL American Artists Professional League 85th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2012 AAPL American Artists Professional League 84th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2011 AAPL American Artists Professional League 83rd Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2010 AAPL American Artists Professional League 82nd Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2007 AAPL American Artists Professional League 79th Grand National

Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
2003 Manhattan Arts International Art Competition; New York, NY.
2001 Art Crowd Magazine Juried International Competition; New York, NY.

2000 Art Crowd Magazine Juried International Competition; New York, NY.

1998 Manhattan Arts International Art Competition; New York, NY.
1996 Audubon Artists National Art Exhibition; Federal Bldg., New York, NY.

1996 Manhattan Arts International Art Competition; New York, NY.
1995 Manhattan Arts International Art Competition; New York, NY.
1995 “Artifice 95” International Art Exhibition., Paris, France.
1994 AAPL American Artists Professional League Grand National Art Exhibition., New York, NY.

1992 AAPL American Artists Professional League Grand National Art Exhibition., New York, NY.

1991 Artists Magazine National Art Competition; Cincinnati, OH
1990 Salmagundi Club National Art Exhibition; New York, NY.
1989 “Realism Today” Invitational Art Exhibition by American Artist Magazine; New York, NY.
1989 AAPL American Artists Professional League Grand National Art Exhibition., New York, NY.
1989 American Artist Magazine National Art Competition; New York, NY.
1989 Bald Eagle National Art Exhibition; Williamsport, PA.
1986 AAPL American Artists Professional League Grand National Art Exhibition., New York, NY.

REGIONAL JURIED ART EXHIBITIONS

2023 Yellow Springs Online Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA

2022 Yellow Springs Online Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA

2021 Yellow Springs Online Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA

2020 Yellow Springs Online Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA

2004-2019 (27 Years) Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA
2004 Stroudsmoor Inn Invitational Art Exhibition; Stroudsburg, PA
2003 Berks Art Alliance Annual Art Exhibition; Reading Public Museum., Reading, PA
2003 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA
2002 Berks Art Alliance Annual Art Exhibition; Reading Public Museum., Reading, PA
2002 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA
2001 Pocono Manor Invitational Art Exhibition; Pocono Manor, PA.
2001 Louisa Melrose Gallery Art Exhibition; Frenchtown, NJ.
2001 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA
2000 NorthEast Regional Artists Visionaries Exhibit; Everhart Museum, Scranton, PA.
2000 Pocono Manor Invitational Art Exhibition; Pocono Manor, PA.
2000 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
2000 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1999 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1998 Susquehanna Art Society Art Exhibition; Selinsgrove, PA.
1998 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1998 Pocono Manor Invitational Art Exhibition; Pocono Manor, PA.
1997 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1997 Pocono Manor Invitational Art Exhibition; Pocono Manor, PA.
1996 Susquehanna Art Society Art Exhibition; Selinsgrove, PA.
1996 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1995 Pocono Manor Invitational Art Exhibition; Pocono Manor, PA.
1995 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1995 Community Bank Art Exhibition; Markle Gallery, Hazleton, PA.
1994 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1993 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1993 Buckhill Invitational Art Exhibition; Buckhill, PA.
1992 Yellow Springs Art Exhibition; Chester Springs, PA.
1991 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1990 Allied Artists Schuylkill Co. Art Exhibition; Pottsville, PA.
1989 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1989 Allied Artists Schuylkill Co. Art Exhibition; Pottsville, PA.
1988 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1987 Allied Artists Schuylkill Co. Art Exhibition; Pottsville, PA.
1986 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1986 Allied Artists Schuylkill Co. Art Exhibition; Pottsville, PA.
1985 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.
1984 Arts In The Park Art Exhibition; Allentown, PA.
1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984 Hazleton Art League Juried Art Exhibition; Hazleton, PA.

SOLO ART EXHIBITIONS

2006 - J & W Gallery; New Hope, PA

2004 - The Gallery at Stroudsmoor; Stroudsburg, PA
2003 - Golden Door Gallery; New Hope, PA
2002 - Undiscovered Masterpieces Gallery; Hazleton, PA
2001 - Louisa Melrose Gallery; Holicong, PA

2001 - Hazleton Gallery; Hazleton, PA.

1996 - American Artist Gallery; Santa Fe, NM.
1995 - Morgan Gallery of Fine Art; Blakeslee, PA.
1993 - American Artist Gallery; Wayne, PA.
1993 - Morgan Gallery of Fine Art; Blakeslee, PA.
1991 - McDonald Art Gallery; College Misericordia., Dallas, PA.
1990 - Steinway Society Art Exhibition; Scanticon/Princeton Convention Center., Princeton, PA.
1989 - Markle Gallery; Hazleton Art League., Hazleton, PA.
1986 - Hass Gallery; Bloomsburg State University., Bloomsburg, PA.
1985 - Pennsylvania State University/Hazleton Campus; Library Center., Hazleton, PA.
1982 - Hazleton Area Public Library; Hazleton, PA.
1980 - Markle Gallery; Hazleton Art League., Hazleton, PA.

SPECIAL GROUP ART EXHIBITIONS

2022 American Artist’s Professional League Member Spring Online Exhibition, 

Salmagundi Club; New York, NY.

2020 American Artist’s Professional League Member Exhibition, "Favorite Things" Salmagundi Club; New York, NY.

2020 - IGOR International Guild Of Realism Spring Salon Online Exhibition - American Art Magazine Website, QC Fine Arts & IGOR

2019 - IGOR International Guild Of Realism Winter Salon Online Exhibition - American Art Magazine Website, QC Fine Arts & IGOR

2015 - 2016 Masterworks From The International Guild Of Realism Traveling Exhibition curated by David J. Wagner L.L.D. in cooperation with The International Guild Of Realism 

2010 -  Still Life Exhibition  “Giving Life To Ordinary Objects”; Barnstone Gallery., Phoenixville, PA.
2007-2010  - The New Realism: Art in the 21st Century National Traveling Exhibition curated by Smith-Kramer Agency in cooperation with The International Guild Of Realism - IGOR
April 27 - June 22, 2008, • Wichita Art Museum; Wichita, Kansas 
July 13 – November 23, 2008,  • The Springfield Museums; Springfield, Massachusetts 
December 16, 2008 - February 15, 2009, • R.W. Norton Art Gallery; Shreveport, Louisiana 
May 24 - July 19, 2009, •  Owensboro Museum of Fine Art; Owensboro, Kentucky 
August 14 - October 17, 2009, •  City of Lake Charles; Lake Charles, Louisiana 
November 8, 2009 - January 3, 2010, •  Museum of Texas Tech University; Lubbock, Texas 
January 24 - March 21, 2010, • Appleton Museum of Art; Ocala, Florida 
June 27- August 29, 2010, • Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; Wausau, Wisconsin 
September 12 - November 7, 2010, •  Indian Hills Community College; Ottumwa, Iowa 
December 4, 2010 - February 27, 2011, • Gari Melchers Home and Studio; Fredericksburg, Virginia 

2003 - Manhatten Arts International Anniversary Web Exhibit, New York, NY.
2003 - 30th Annual Yellow Springs Poster Artists Exhibit; Chester Springs., PA.
2000 American Artist’s Professional League Member Exhibition, Salmagundi Club; New York, NY.
2000 -  “The Still Life” McDonald Art Gallery; College Misericordia., Dallas, PA.
1988 - “Realism Today” American Artist Exhibition; Carrol Siple Gallery LTD., Denver, Co.

HONORS & AWARDS

2023 5th Place - Fusion Art 4th Annual Still Life International

Online Art Exhibition

2019 Sarah and Brenna Smith COLLECTOR’S CHOICE PURCHASE AWARD

International Guild of Realism Winter Salon Exhibition Online

International Guild of Realism: Scottsdale, Arizona

2015 Helen DeCozen Award - 84th AAPL Grand National Exhibition, NYC
2011 Allied Artist Award - 83rd  AAPL Grand National Exhibition, NYC
2011 Best of World Wide Still Life Cover Artist., August 2011, Kennedy Publishing Inc.
2007 Frank C. Wright Jr. Medal of Honor - 79th AAPL Grand National Exhibition, NYC
2006 “Third Place” Stroudsmor Fine Art Exhibition
2005 “Honorable Mention” Stroudsmor Fine Art Exhibition
2003 “Artist Showcase Award” - Manhattan Arts International Winner
2001 Art Crowd Magazine International Juried Competition - “1st Place Award Winner”
2001 Louisa Melrose Art Exhibition - “Honorable Mention”
2000 Art Crowd Magazine International Juried Competition - “1st Place Award Winner”

1999 Yellow Springs Exhibition  - “Featured Poster Artist/Exhibitor”
1998 “Artist Showcase Award” - Manhattan Arts International
1996 “Silver Metal Of Honor” - Audubon Artists, NYC
1996 “Artist Showcase Award” - Manhattan Arts International
1996 Hazleton Art League - “First Federal Savings Award”
1996 Susquehanna Art Society Art Exhibition - “1st Award”
1995 Community Bank Art Exhibition - “ Best Of Show” & 1st Award”
1995 “Critics Choice Award” - Manhattan Arts International
1993 Buckhill Art Exhibition - “2nd Award”
1991 Artist Magazine - “National Finalist Award”
1990 Allied Artists Art Exhibition - “2nd Award”
1989 Bald Eagle National Art Exhibition “2nd Award”
1989 Allied Artists Art Exhibition - “1st Award”
1988 American Artist Magazine - “National Finalist Award”
1988 Hazleton Art League Exhibition - “Marjorie Howe Memorial Award”
1987 Allied Artists Art Exhibition - “2nd Award”
1986 Hazleton Art League Exhibition - “Frank Walser Memorial Award”
1985 Hazleton Art League Exhibition -“Barrett Haentjens Purchase Award”

1984 Hazleton Art League Exhibition - “Gregorio Persico Memorial Award”
1984 Arts In The Park - “2nd Award”
1984 Allied Artists Art Exhibition - “Honorable Mention Award”
1973 Columbus College Of Art & Design Scholarship Award