Education
Otis College of Art & Design (Los Angeles, CA)
MFA in Fine Art, June 2012
Awards: Grad Fine Arts Class Marshal
Biola University (La Mirada, CA)
BFA in Fine Art, June 2010
Awards: Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honors, Magna Cum Laude,
Art Scholarship Recipient, Dean’s List
Professional Experience
Part-Time Faculty Jan. 2019-Present
Wenatchee Valley College (Omak, WA)
Developed curriculum and instructs the following college-level courses:
Drawing I (ART 110), Watercolor I (ART 106), 2D Design (ART 213), Art Appreciation (ART& 100)
Possesses an understanding of Canvas and the ability to fluidly navigate and adjust to online, hybrid and in-person class needs.
Offers support to students by facilitating office hours and individual check-ins.
Professional Artist April 2017- Present
Arrowleaf Studio LLC (Twisp, WA)
Owner and creative director of Arrowleaf Studio LLC
Create original watercolors, design print products, and oversee general small business responsibilities.
Collaborations with companies include: Kula Cloth, Icicle Brewing Company, Old School House Brewing, North Cascade Heli, With Official, and Free Range Equipment
Elementary Art Teacher, Mar. 2019-June 2024
Methow Arts Alliance (Twisp, WA)
Worked as an art instructor for a three-year pilot program to bring quality and consistent art programming to elementary schools across Okanogan County.
Created and instructed a K-5th grade art curriculum that addressed the elements and principles of art. Curriculum also aligned with Washington State Standards for Visual Arts.
Collaborated alongside teachers and staff at Methow Valley Elementary to cultivate a positive classroom experience while also meeting requirements for an International Baccalaureate School.
Art Instructor June 2017 & July 2018
Grunewald Guild (Leavenworth, WA)
Responsible for organizing week-long, summer watercolor classes based on plein air techniques
Delivered artist talks based on relevant topics and personal creative development.
Teaching Artist Feb-Sept 2018
Wenatchee River Institute (Leavenworth, WA)
Taught 1st-6th graders basic techniques in art while also integrating wildlife facts during a five-week long course.
Curriculum wove together art history figures as well as flora and fauna native to the Central Cascade region of Washington.
Studio Manager & Lead Instructor Nov. 2013- July 2014
Paint the Town San Marino (San Marino, CA)
Managed the daily administrative needs of a painting studio in San Marino
Booked and instructed both private and public painting events
Gallery Educator Jan-March 2014
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Los Angeles, CA)
Led and facilitated tour groups of 5th-6th grade students at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to discuss ideas of trade and virtue as it relates to European, Greek, Roman, Mayan and Egyptian art.
Teaching Artist Jan. 2013-March 2014
Side Street Projects (Los Angeles, CA)
Instructed students from varying ages and backgrounds in Los Angeles how to create one-of-a-kind woodworking projects that integrated course material from their classroom.
Drove a renovated school bus with woodworking stations to various schools around Los Angeles County.
Teaching Assistant January 2014-May 2014
Armory Center for the Arts (Pasadena, CA
Assisted the main instructor with implementing and teaching a pilot program designed to integrate art concepts alongside math curriculum in elementary classrooms.
Experience
Show Committee Member June 2024-Present
Confluence Gallery (Twisp, WA)
Curated two gallery shows: Food for Thought (2026) and Recreation (2025)
Attend yearly committee meetings and determine gallery shows for the upcoming year
Oversee and curate one show every year as well as assist with year-round show installations
Creative District Committee Member March 2025
Town of Twisp (Twisp, WA)
Participated in a town-driven committee to interview and select an artist to design and complete an installation for the Twisp Civic Building exterior.
Artist-in-Resident Sept-Nov 2016
Grunewald Guild Leavenworth, WA
Experimented with new media and developed a watercolor series based on the examination of self (vis-a-vis & self reflection)
Presented an artist talk to faculty, staff and visiting guests
Teacher Assistant, Special Topics in Art History Jan-April 2011
Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA
Prepared and taught class based on topics addressing modern art history
Organized and arranged lesson materials for each class
Gallery Intern June-Aug. 2010
Lois Lambert Gallery/Functional Art (Los Angeles, CA)
Assisted with gallery installations, shows and events.
Maintained communication with clients and customers
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
Wild Women 2018
The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology (Seattle, WA)
Plastic Phrases and Liquefied Longings 2012
Ben Maltz Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)
Group Exhibitions:
Water Ways: Healing the Circle of Water and Life Mar 26-May 16 2026
Schack Art Center (Everett, WA)
Recreation June 3-July 11 2025
Confluence Gallery (Twisp, WA)
Beauty of the Northwest Oct 1-Oct 29 2024
Gallery One (Edmonds, WA)
Perspectives Nov 19-Jan 27 2023
Confluence Gallery (Twisp, WA)
Farther Afield July 9-Sept 4, 2022
Port Angeles Fine Arts (Port Angeles, WA)
Boundaries June 13-July 18 2020
Confluence Gallery (Twisp, WA)
Weathering Change Jan 12-Feb 23 2019
Confluence Gallery Twisp, WA
Inspired by Mountains 2019
Lemolo Cafe (Wenatchee, WA)
Jubilee 2017
Grunewald Guild Traveling Exhibition (WA & OR)
Wine Me, Dine Me 2013
2A Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)
BOOM 2012
Pacific Design Center (Los Angeles, CA)
“yes, and…?” 2012
Ben Maltz Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)
The Science of Strange, Small Things 2010
Biola University (La Mirada, CA)
Scenes from a City 2009
Aviation Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)
“any thoughts or questions?” 2009
NYCAMS Art Gallery (New York, NY)
slip 2008
Alegria Gallery (Los Angeles, CA)
Publications
Arts Magazine, Winter 2020
Methow Arts Alliance (Twisp, WA)
Jubilee 2017
Grunewald Guild (Leavenworth, WA)
Ruminate 2016
Ruminate Magazine (Fort Collins, CO)
Let’s Take It Slow 2011
Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA
Visiting Artist
Guest Artist Lecturer, 2011
Biola University (La Mirada, CA)
Grants and Scholarships
Art Scholarship Recipient 2010-2011
Otis College of Art and Design (Los Angeles, CA)
Art Scholarship Recipient 2006-2010
Biola University (La Mirada, CA)