Gettysburg, PA, United States
My work is the result of a life-long fascination with the connection that exists between humans and ...
About the artist
Joined In 2015
(3 Followers)
About the artist
Joined In 2015
(3 Followers)
My work is the result of a life-long fascination with the connection that exists between humans and animals. Using familiar objects and surroundings to establish a context, I collaborate with dogs to create photographs that test and expand how others see the emotional intelligence of animals. Humor is frequently used to illustrate our similarities; the subtle eye movements, a sly grin or a furrowed brow. Also essential to my work is a respect and appreciation for animals. My photographs are the result of a relationship built on trust, patience, affection and positive reinforcement.
Most of my ideas result from past experiences as well as direct observation of my dogs. With their intelligence, playfulness and sense of whimsy I can imagine them in a variety of situations. From these essential elements and a few special treats, our collaborative works evolve.
- 2013-2014 Maryland Institute College of Art, School of Professional And Continuing Studies
- 2012-2013 Pennsylvania College of Art & Design, Department of Continuing Education
- 1991 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
- Center Forward 2015, Center for Fine Art Photography, Ft. Collins, CO - Juror: Hamidah Glasgow
- Color, Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR - Juror: Christy Karpinski
- PhotoSpiva, George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, Joplin, MO - Juror: Shannon Thomas Perich
- Open: 2015, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT - Juror: Jeff Curto
- 2015 Annual Juried Exhibit, Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick, MD - Juror: Dorothy Moss
- 12th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Adams County Arts Council, Gettysburg, PA - Juror: Cristin Cash
- Critters, A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX - Juror: Anne Berry
- Nat'l Juried Photography Exhibit, Delaplaine Visual Arts Center, Frederick, MD - Juror: Frank Van Riper
- Student Exhibition, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD
- 28th Annual Juried Exhibition, Frederick Camera Clique, Frederick, MD - Jurors: Renée Comet and Joe Edelman
- 11th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, Adams County Arts Council, Gettysburg, PA - Juror: Steven Dolbin