Bio/Curriculum Vitae

Originally  from Victoria, British Columbia, I have been living and working in Montana since 1994. I paint in mixed media, primarily oil/wax/dry pigment on canvas or panel. As a dual Canadian/US citizen and an award winning graphic designer my career has been extensive and varied. I have worked for local and nationally based companies, as well as internationally recognized advertising agencies, engineering corporations, provincial, federal and state  governments, and international corporations as a designer, marketing advisor, communications specialist and art director in British Columbia, Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Norway and Montana. 

EDUCATION
2012 Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.  BFA Painting/Sculpture
2005 /2006 University of Montana, Helena COT Helena, MT. University CORE
Deans List: Spring 2005-2006,
Governor’s Scholarship
1984 Victoria College of Art, Victoria, B.C. Immersion Program
1976/77 Kootenay School of Art, David Thompson University Centre, Nelson B.C. Graphic Design
1973 Mount Douglas Secondary, Victoria, B.C. Academic and Visual Arts

DESIGN
2006/ 2018 Graphic Designer, Publications Lead, Creative. Montana Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT. Awards: 2016 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performance
2004/2006 Freelance. Independent design and e-book publishing.
2004/Web Designer, AIMA, American Indian/Minority Achievement, Commissioner of Higher Education, Helena, MT
2001/ 2004/Communications Specialist, Commissioner of Higher Education, Helena, MT.
1991/1994/Senior Graphic Designer/Production Coordinator, MacDonald Dettwiler, Richmond, B.C., Canada. Awards: ACHIEVEMENT AWARD May 29, 1991, Janes Magazine. Nov. 1992. PRINT ADVERTISING“AAM”. Commendations: BROCHURE// PROPOSAL”AIS”1993. GEOSAT COMMITTEE, INC May 28, 1992. EESI BROCHURE1991. BCPMI CONSORTIUM.
1988/1991/Senior Designer, Baker Lovick Advertising, Victoria, B.C.
1987 /1988/Senior Designer/ Production Supervisor, Windrim, Kleyn and Lim Advertising,Victoria, B.C.
1985/1987/Freelance Graphic Designer, Ellen Leidl Design, Victoria, B.C.
1986 Graphic Designer/contract/In house work/training on the Quantel Paintbox , Post Haste Productions, Vancouver, B.C.
1984 /Graphic Artist/Designer, B.C.T.V. CHEK Television,Victoria, B.C.
1981/1983 GraphicTechnologist Design and Implementation Department of Recreation and Parks, Edmonton, Alberta
1980/1981/Designer, Inkit Ltd.,Yellowknife, N.W.T. 
1979/Assistant to the Curator of Exhibits, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Center, Yellowknife, N.W.T
1978/ Marketing and Promotional designer, Norwegian Contractors, Oslo, Norway

SOLO AND GROUP  EXHIBITIONS
2012 Graduate Show, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
Holter Museum of Art,  Group Exhibit, Helena, MT.
Holter Museum of Art, Winter Showcase, Helena, MT.
CM Russel Museum of Art, Masters in Miniature, Great Falls, MT.
CM Russel Museum of Art, Masters in Miniature, Great Falls, MT.
Montana Secretary of State, solo exhibit, Helena, MT.