Curriculum Vitae
Education
American Academy of Art Chicago, Illinois – Graduated in May 2012
• Bachelor of Fine Art with a specialization in Oil Painting
• 3.7 GPA • Presidents and Deans List
Gallery Representation
2013 - Present. Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
Solo Exhibitions
2021. "Mid Century in 2020 Postposed" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2017. "High Definition" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2013. "Icon Americana" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2013. Solo Show at Wilmette Public Library. Wilmette, IL
Expositions
2017. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
2015. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
2015. Palm Springs Fine Art Fair. Palm Springs Convention Center. Palm Springs, CA
2014. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
Exhibitions/Competitions
2024. 80th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2024. Illiart 2024, Gallery Seven, Lockport, IL
2024. 37th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2024. The Visual Arts Center's 14th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2023. 79th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2023. untitled 3 a national juried exhibition, Crawfordsville, IN
2023. STILL, Art-Fluent Online Exhibit
2023. 36th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2023. 8th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2023. Small Works Show at The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Overland Park, KS
2022. 78th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2022. 35th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2022. 7th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2020. 76th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2020. 42nd Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition, Richmond, IN
2020. New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #149
2020. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 52 Art Show at Art Design Consultants. Cincinnati, OH
2020. Texas National Competition and Exhibition 2020. Nacogdoches, TX
2019. 41st Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition, Richmond, IN
2019. 32nd Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2019. 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2019. 4th National Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2018. National Art Encounter 2018-19. Naples Art Association. Naples, FL
2018. 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2018. The Visual Arts Center's 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2017. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 49 Art Show at Greenwich House Gallery. Cincinnati, OH
2016. American Art Today: What is American Art? The Bascom. Highlands, NC
2016. 2nd Annual Art of the Heartland at Mena Art Gallery. Mena, AK
2016. 29th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2016. Hard to Believe : Visual Illusions of Reality at Bridgeport Art Center. Chicago, IL
2016. New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #125
2016. 72nd Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2016. The Art of Expression. The Art Center Highland Park. Highland Park, IL
2016. "Chicago Paints". Ohio University Art Gallery. Athens, OH
2015. 6th 2015 ArtSlant Prize
2015. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 47 Art Show at Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Cincinnati, OH
2015. 28th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2015. Biennial Quad State Exhibit at Quincy Art Center. Quincy, IL
2015. 71st Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. Luminart's 2015 Visual Arts Competition at Union League. Chicago, IL
2015. 3rd Annual Bridgeport Art Center Competition, Bridgeport, IL
2015. You Art What You Eat. Union Street Gallery. Chicago Heights, IL
2014. 27th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2014. Luminart's 2014 Visual Arts Competition at Union League. Chicago, IL
2013. 26th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2013. National Art Premiere 2013 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Elmhurst, IL
2013. 1st Annual Bridgeport Art Center Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. Wilmette Public Library 30th Juried Art Show. Wilmette, IL
2012. Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Visual Art Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2011. Mystery Show - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2011. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2010. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition- Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
Awards
2024. Merit Award, 14th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2023. Artistic Award of Recognition, 79th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2023. Award of Recognition, Athens Art Gallery, Crawfordsville, IN
2023. 2nd Place, 37th Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition
2023. Best of Show, Small Works Show at The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Overland Park, KS
2022. Artistic Award of Recognition, 78th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2022. 1st Place, 7th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2020. Grand Prize in Painting, 76th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2020. Honorable Mention, 37th Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition
2020. Selected for New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #149
2019. People's Choice Award, 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2019. 3rd Place, 41st Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition. Richmond, IN
2019. Award of Excellence, 32nd Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2019. Artistic Award of Recognition, 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. Honorable Mention, National Art Encounter 2018-19. Naples Art Association. Naples, FL
2018. People's Choice Award, 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. Artistic Award of Recognition, 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. 2nd Place, 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2017. Finalist in 2017 The Artist's Magazine's Annual Art Competition
2016. Special Merit Award, 29th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2016. Finalist in Still Life/Interior Category, The Artist's Magazine 33rd Annual Competition
2016. Selected for New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #125
2016. Grand Prize in Painting, 72nd Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. 6th 2015 ArtSlant Prize Showcase Winner in Painting Category
2015. Contributor Award, 28th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2015. Grand Prize in Painting, 71st Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. Luminarts Visual Arts Fellow, Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2015 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2015. Finalist at Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2015 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2015. Honorable Mention, 3rd Annual Bridgeport Art Competition, Bridgeport, IL
2015. 3rd Place, You Art What You Eat. Union Street Gallery. Chicago Heights, IL
2014. Benefactor Award, 27th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2014. Finalist at Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2014 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2013. Award of Excellence, 26th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2013. 2nd Place, Bridgeport Art Center 1st Annual Competition Exhibition. Chicago, IL
2012. Solo Show at Wilmette Public Library. Wilmette, IL
2012. 1st Place, Wilmette Public Library 30th Juried Art Show. Wilmette, IL
2012. 3rd Place, Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Visual Art Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. President’s Award for Academics
2012. Commendation Award - Bill Parks Gallery Fine Arts Exhibition. Chicago, IL
2010. President’s Award for Academics
Commissions
2024. Jason and Courtney Kass, Oil Painting
2021. Tom McCormick, Oil Painting
2018. Cindy Holmes, Oil Painting
2016. David Hausrath, Oil Painting
2016. John Cain, Oil Painting
2015. Fred Schmidt, Oil Painting
2014. Stephanie Lein, Oil Painting
2011. Greg Washko, Charcoal Drawing
2010. John Ellis, Oil Painting
Publications
2024. Artist Magazine, Janurary/Feburary
2021. Artist Magazine, Janurary/Feburary
2020. New American Paintings, Midwest Issue #149
2019. 1340Art Magazine 2019 O2 edition.
2017. The Artist's Magazine, Still Life Paintings That Look So Real You'll Have To Look Twice
2017. Newcity Art, Is There A Place For Tromp-l'Oeil in Trump's Post Truth Presidency
2016. Newcity Art, Skillful Stunning Trompe L'oeil Painting
2016. New American Paintings, Midwest Issue #125
2016. Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 33
Featured Film
2017. Painting, "Remembering Iwo Jima" featured in the film, "Widows"
Collections
AbbVie
Abbot Laboratories
Auctions
2020. Union League of Chicago Boys and Girls Inspirational Heros Gala
2017. Spectrum: Gala and Live Auction, Hunter Museum of American Art
2017. Spectrum: Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Hunter Museum of American Art
2015. "A Benefit Auction for Luminarts", Paddle 8
Charitable Donations
2020. Painting Donation to Union League of Chicago Boys and Girls Club
2020. Painting Donation to Pendergast Dinner and Silent Auction - Swope Art Museum
2016. Painting Donation to "Brilliance: A Feast for the Senses" - The Luminarts Cultural Foundation
2015. Painting Donation to "Brilliance Gets Brighter" - The Luminarts Cultural Foundation
Education
American Academy of Art Chicago, Illinois – Graduated in May 2012
• Bachelor of Fine Art with a specialization in Oil Painting
• 3.7 GPA • Presidents and Deans List
Gallery Representation
2013 - Present. Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
Solo Exhibitions
2021. "Mid Century in 2020 Postposed" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2017. "High Definition" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2013. "Icon Americana" Thomas McCormick Gallery. Chicago, IL
2013. Solo Show at Wilmette Public Library. Wilmette, IL
Expositions
2017. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
2015. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
2015. Palm Springs Fine Art Fair. Palm Springs Convention Center. Palm Springs, CA
2014. Exposition Chicago. Navy Pier. Chicago, IL
Exhibitions/Competitions
2024. 80th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2024. Illiart 2024, Gallery Seven, Lockport, IL
2024. 37th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2024. The Visual Arts Center's 14th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2023. 79th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2023. untitled 3 a national juried exhibition, Crawfordsville, IN
2023. STILL, Art-Fluent Online Exhibit
2023. 36th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2023. 8th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2023. Small Works Show at The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Overland Park, KS
2022. 78th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2022. 35th Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2022. 7th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2020. 76th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2020. 42nd Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition, Richmond, IN
2020. New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #149
2020. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 52 Art Show at Art Design Consultants. Cincinnati, OH
2020. Texas National Competition and Exhibition 2020. Nacogdoches, TX
2019. 41st Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition, Richmond, IN
2019. 32nd Annual Northern National Art Competition, Rhinelander, WI
2019. 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2019. 4th National Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2018. National Art Encounter 2018-19. Naples Art Association. Naples, FL
2018. 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2018. The Visual Arts Center's 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2017. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 49 Art Show at Greenwich House Gallery. Cincinnati, OH
2016. American Art Today: What is American Art? The Bascom. Highlands, NC
2016. 2nd Annual Art of the Heartland at Mena Art Gallery. Mena, AK
2016. 29th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2016. Hard to Believe : Visual Illusions of Reality at Bridgeport Art Center. Chicago, IL
2016. New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #125
2016. 72nd Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2016. The Art of Expression. The Art Center Highland Park. Highland Park, IL
2016. "Chicago Paints". Ohio University Art Gallery. Athens, OH
2015. 6th 2015 ArtSlant Prize
2015. Cincinnati Art Club's ViewPoint 47 Art Show at Eisele Gallery of Fine Art. Cincinnati, OH
2015. 28th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2015. Biennial Quad State Exhibit at Quincy Art Center. Quincy, IL
2015. 71st Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. Luminart's 2015 Visual Arts Competition at Union League. Chicago, IL
2015. 3rd Annual Bridgeport Art Center Competition, Bridgeport, IL
2015. You Art What You Eat. Union Street Gallery. Chicago Heights, IL
2014. 27th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2014. Luminart's 2014 Visual Arts Competition at Union League. Chicago, IL
2013. 26th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2013. National Art Premiere 2013 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Elmhurst, IL
2013. 1st Annual Bridgeport Art Center Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. Wilmette Public Library 30th Juried Art Show. Wilmette, IL
2012. Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Visual Art Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2011. Mystery Show - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2011. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition - Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
2010. Juried Fine Arts Exhibition- Bill Parks Gallery. Chicago, IL
Awards
2024. Merit Award, 14th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2023. Artistic Award of Recognition, 79th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2023. Award of Recognition, Athens Art Gallery, Crawfordsville, IN
2023. 2nd Place, 37th Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition
2023. Best of Show, Small Works Show at The Rice Gallery of Fine Art, Overland Park, KS
2022. Artistic Award of Recognition, 78th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2022. 1st Place, 7th International Invitational Show. Conroe Art League. Conroe, TX
2020. Grand Prize in Painting, 76th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2020. Honorable Mention, 37th Artist Magazine Annual Art Competition
2020. Selected for New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #149
2019. People's Choice Award, 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2019. 3rd Place, 41st Annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition. Richmond, IN
2019. Award of Excellence, 32nd Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2019. Artistic Award of Recognition, 75th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. Honorable Mention, National Art Encounter 2018-19. Naples Art Association. Naples, FL
2018. People's Choice Award, 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. Artistic Award of Recognition, 74th Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Huate, IN
2018. 2nd Place, 11th Biennial National Art Exhibition. Punta Gorda, FL
2017. Finalist in 2017 The Artist's Magazine's Annual Art Competition
2016. Special Merit Award, 29th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2016. Finalist in Still Life/Interior Category, The Artist's Magazine 33rd Annual Competition
2016. Selected for New American Paintings' Juried Exhibition-in-Print, Midwest Issue #125
2016. Grand Prize in Painting, 72nd Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. 6th 2015 ArtSlant Prize Showcase Winner in Painting Category
2015. Contributor Award, 28th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2015. Grand Prize in Painting, 71st Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition at Swope Art Museum. Terre Haute, IN
2015. Luminarts Visual Arts Fellow, Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2015 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2015. Finalist at Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2015 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2015. Honorable Mention, 3rd Annual Bridgeport Art Competition, Bridgeport, IL
2015. 3rd Place, You Art What You Eat. Union Street Gallery. Chicago Heights, IL
2014. Benefactor Award, 27th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2014. Finalist at Luminarts Cultural Foundation’s 2014 Visual Arts Competition. Chicago, IL
2013. Award of Excellence, 26th Annual Northern National Art Competition. Rhinelander, WI
2013. 2nd Place, Bridgeport Art Center 1st Annual Competition Exhibition. Chicago, IL
2012. Solo Show at Wilmette Public Library. Wilmette, IL
2012. 1st Place, Wilmette Public Library 30th Juried Art Show. Wilmette, IL
2012. 3rd Place, Union League Civic and Arts Foundation Visual Art Competition. Chicago, IL
2012. President’s Award for Academics
2012. Commendation Award - Bill Parks Gallery Fine Arts Exhibition. Chicago, IL
2010. President’s Award for Academics
Commissions
2024. Jason and Courtney Kass, Oil Painting
2021. Tom McCormick, Oil Painting
2018. Cindy Holmes, Oil Painting
2016. David Hausrath, Oil Painting
2016. John Cain, Oil Painting
2015. Fred Schmidt, Oil Painting
2014. Stephanie Lein, Oil Painting
2011. Greg Washko, Charcoal Drawing
2010. John Ellis, Oil Painting
Publications
2024. Artist Magazine, Janurary/Feburary
2021. Artist Magazine, Janurary/Feburary
2020. New American Paintings, Midwest Issue #149
2019. 1340Art Magazine 2019 O2 edition.
2017. The Artist's Magazine, Still Life Paintings That Look So Real You'll Have To Look Twice
2017. Newcity Art, Is There A Place For Tromp-l'Oeil in Trump's Post Truth Presidency
2016. Newcity Art, Skillful Stunning Trompe L'oeil Painting
2016. New American Paintings, Midwest Issue #125
2016. Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 33
Featured Film
2017. Painting, "Remembering Iwo Jima" featured in the film, "Widows"
Collections
AbbVie
Abbot Laboratories
Auctions
2020. Union League of Chicago Boys and Girls Inspirational Heros Gala
2017. Spectrum: Gala and Live Auction, Hunter Museum of American Art
2017. Spectrum: Cocktail Party and Silent Auction, Hunter Museum of American Art
2015. "A Benefit Auction for Luminarts", Paddle 8
Charitable Donations
2020. Painting Donation to Union League of Chicago Boys and Girls Club
2020. Painting Donation to Pendergast Dinner and Silent Auction - Swope Art Museum
2016. Painting Donation to "Brilliance: A Feast for the Senses" - The Luminarts Cultural Foundation
2015. Painting Donation to "Brilliance Gets Brighter" - The Luminarts Cultural Foundation
