Education
2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
CUM LAUDE
1989 Architectural Drafting, Two-Year Certificate, Valdosta Technical School, Valdosta GA
1970 Computer Programming, Two Year Certificate, Broward Computer College, Fort Lauderdale FL
CUM LAUDE
1989 Architectural Drafting, Two-Year Certificate, Valdosta Technical School, Valdosta GA
1970 Computer Programming, Two Year Certificate, Broward Computer College, Fort Lauderdale FL
Work Experience
2015-Present SocialServicesDatabase.com, Valdosta GA
CEO of Developing Non-profit
2008-Present Michael's Arts and Crafts, Valdosta GA
Certified Framer
2005-07 Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA ~ Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Cum Laude
2002-13 Total Image Productions, Inc., Valdosta GA
Created graphics, company branding, and web designs. HTML, CSS, CS3 PSD and AI.
2000-Present Self Representing Artist
Digital art, paintings, and mixed media sculpture. Instructor of arts and crafts.
1982-89 Owner - Young Creations, Valdosta GA
Performed all clerical duties, store operations, and taught arts and crafts.
1970-82 Owner - Gallery of Crafts, Fort Pierce FL, West Palm Beach FL, and Hollywood FL
Performed all clerical duties, store operations, and taught arts and crafts.
CEO of Developing Non-profit
2008-Present Michael's Arts and Crafts, Valdosta GA
Certified Framer
2005-07 Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA ~ Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, Cum Laude
2002-13 Total Image Productions, Inc., Valdosta GA
Created graphics, company branding, and web designs. HTML, CSS, CS3 PSD and AI.
2000-Present Self Representing Artist
Digital art, paintings, and mixed media sculpture. Instructor of arts and crafts.
1982-89 Owner - Young Creations, Valdosta GA
Performed all clerical duties, store operations, and taught arts and crafts.
1970-82 Owner - Gallery of Crafts, Fort Pierce FL, West Palm Beach FL, and Hollywood FL
Performed all clerical duties, store operations, and taught arts and crafts.
Exhibitions
2015 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
2012 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
Second Place Sculpture and Third Place Photography/Digital
2008-11 Time well spent redirecting how I was making art, exploring and learning new techniques and software.
2007 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
2007 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2006 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
2005 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2004 Christ Episcopal Church Community Show, Valdosta GA
2004 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2003 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2012 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
Second Place Sculpture and Third Place Photography/Digital
2008-11 Time well spent redirecting how I was making art, exploring and learning new techniques and software.
2007 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
2007 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2006 Spring Into Art, The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta GA
2005 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2004 Christ Episcopal Church Community Show, Valdosta GA
2004 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
2003 Juried, Student Art Competition, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
Activities
2007 Art History Presentation, Art History Student Forum, West Georgia State University Carrollton, GA
2003 Art Students League Treasurer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
1988-89 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), Valdosta GA
First Place at Regional Architectural Drafting Competition
First Place at State Architectural Drafting Competition
2003 Art Students League Treasurer, Valdosta State University, Valdosta GA
1988-89 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), Valdosta GA
First Place at Regional Architectural Drafting Competition
First Place at State Architectural Drafting Competition
Volunteer
2016 Draw Project, Donation Print, for auction to benefit VSU art student scholarships, Valdosta GA
2015 Designed website and helped fund the startup of "SocialServicesDatabase.com℠"
2014 VSU Symphony Guild Auction, Donated Giclee, Valdosta GA
2012 Symphony Ball Auction, Donated Giclee, Valdosta GA
2012 Christ Episcopal Church, Donated Giclee, for Mission Trip Auction, Valdosta GA
2006 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2005 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2005 VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Art Gallery Receptions Volunteer, Valdosta GA
2004 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2004 Second Harvest Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Server, Valdosta GA
1995 The Haven Women's Shelter, Worry Doll Maker, Valdosta GA
1994 Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer for Fund Raising, Valdosta GA
2015 Designed website and helped fund the startup of "SocialServicesDatabase.com℠"
2014 VSU Symphony Guild Auction, Donated Giclee, Valdosta GA
2012 Symphony Ball Auction, Donated Giclee, Valdosta GA
2012 Christ Episcopal Church, Donated Giclee, for Mission Trip Auction, Valdosta GA
2006 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2005 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2005 VSU Fine Arts Gallery, Art Gallery Receptions Volunteer, Valdosta GA
2004 Empty Bowl Fund, Made Ceramic Bowls for Fund Raiser Auction, Valdosta GA
2004 Second Harvest Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Server, Valdosta GA
1995 The Haven Women's Shelter, Worry Doll Maker, Valdosta GA
1994 Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer for Fund Raising, Valdosta GA