The Chicago Market

 Elmhurst Art Museum. Winter Members Show. 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126

 2011 The Chicago Market: Living and Giving

 Solo Show. For Heaven Sake Gallery. 11 S. Townsend, New Buffalo, MI

Elmhurst Art Museum. Summer Members Show. Opening Reception: Friday, July 1, 7-9pm, 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Honorable Mention: Mirjana Ursulesku, Untitled drawing, charcoal (click to view):
I enjoyed here the gestural line quality, particularly in the upper branches of the tree. The personality and hand of the artist is evident in the way the drawing is handled, with a directness of approach, not trying to attempt subtle realism, but instead expression. The handling of charcoal as a drawing tool is masterful here, and shows great spontaneity. Again, the viewer is in the darker area, and must see beyond this to the lighter area. Here, the darkness of the tree trunks detracts and flattens the work due to strong value contrast.... .

                                                                                                                                               Judge: Beth Shadur

October 2 - 30, 2010

American Academy of Art, The Bill Parks Gallery. 2009 IWS Members Show.

332 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604 Reception: October 8, 5 - 8 pm               

The brochure I created recently won The Gold Award in the 2010 Hermes Creative Awards Competition.  Working together with the fine talents of copywriter Elizabeth Carter and the team at Sikich Marketing & Design Services, our collaboration succeeded in producing the winning entry!

The brochure entitled "Blue Is My Color," describes my simple, serene approach to art as I draw inspiration from the nature around us.The Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the design and development of creative marketing materials.  The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) administer and judge the entries each year.  Over 3,600 entries both internationally and from across the United States were drawn to the 2010 competition. This year's designs were remarkable for their innovation and superb quality. Works from advertising agencies, public relations firms, marketing companies, and freelance professionals were submitted.  Of these, only 18 percent were recognized with Gold Awards.

Flourish Studios. Solo Show: The Journey of Life - In Color and Line. Opening Reception: Friday, March 12, 6-8 PM. 3020 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657.

10% of the proceeds from all Gallery and retail sales during the March 12 Opening Reception will be donated to the Les Turner ALS Foundation.

Elmhurst Art Museum.Spring Members Show. Opening Reception - Friday, March 12th, 7-9 pm, 150 Cottage Hill, Elmhurst, IL

60126

January 15 - February 15, 2010

Flourish Studios. "Peace, Be Still". 3020 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657

Opening Reception: 6-8 pm

Grand Opening. Colosseum Fine Arts New LA Location. 749 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Reception: 5 - 11 PM

  Honorable Mention: Blue Grass (click to view)

…Each line has direct purpose, inviting the viewer to step in and become part of the wonderful movement created. Calmness in the background seems to be carefully chosen. The uniqueness and simple beauty speaks strongly. ……

                                                                         Judge: Laura Lein-Svencner

October 3 - November 14. 2009                                 

Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center. Vicinity "09. 1040 Dunham Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174

Reception: October 18, 2 - 4 pm                                                                                                                         

October 5 - 30, 2009

American Academy of Art, The Bill Parks Gallery. 2009 IWS Members Show.

332 South Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60604 Reception: October 9, 5 - 8 pm