I am a Metis and Earth Artist. I am working in a wide variety of
media, including natural elements like bird feathers, wild gourds, and
wood, as well as traditional elements, such as paints, stone, metal,
and landscape materials. I am also working to create public art,
emphasising Peace and Equality, while supporting the use of
Alternative Energies in sustainable practices for our Mother Earth.
Along with my own talents, I will seek out professional assistance in
projects as needs be.
Education:
California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA. 1985-90,
2003-2004. Art History/Anthropology, (One course shy of my BA
Degree). I gained a wealth of visual and historical imagery through
my studies. In 2003, I worked to stop CSUDH from paving over their
Nature Preserve, and failed to graduate. The parking lot was layed
out. In 1990, I was awarded a Art Certificate for my work at the
University Gallery.
Barstow Community College, Barstow, CA. 1983-85. Art studies. I
received an honorable mention at the school's annual student art
exhibit.
Barstow High School, Barstow, CA. 1979-83. I was a student of
mechanical and architectural drawing. I also contributed pen and ink
drawings to the school's literary mag, The Mirage. I received the
Mary Masters Art Scholarship and the Bank of America Art Award.
Upon graduation, I exhibited in the San Bernardino County Museum,
student show, Redlands, CA.
Exhibits:
Sea Shepherd Benefit, Los Angeles, CA. 2007. Auction to benefit
work to care for the Ocean's and Her life.
Back to the Grind Gallery/Cafe, Riverside, CA. 2007. Part of the
October Riverside Art Walk.
Riverside Metropolitan Museum, Riverside, CA. 2007. Solo show and
art demonstration for October Riverside Art Walk.
Life Arts Building, Riverside, CA. 2007. Riverside Arts Walk. Gallery
exhibit of Prayer Installation meant to benefit energies aimed at
reforesting the San Bernardino National Forest.
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA. 2007. Part of Members show.
Seyhoun Gallery, West Hollywood, CA. 2007. Part of 10th Annual
West Hollywood Art Walk.
Back to the Grind Gallery/Cafe, Riverside, CA. 2006. Part of the
December Riverside Art Walk.
FoxCoffee Café, Redlands, CA. 2006. One-person show.
Caprice Café, Redlands, CA. 2006. One-person show.
Parker City Library, Parker, CO. 2006. Part of revolving show.
The Golden Dragon, Thai Restaurant, Barstow, CA. 2001.
One-person show.
The Latino Museum of History, Art, and Culture, Downtown Los
Angeles, CA. 1997. Part of Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit.
Self Help Graphics Atelier, East Los Angeles, CA. 1994-95-96, Part
of Dia De Los Muertos Exhibits.
The Historic Harvey House Train Station, (Casa del Desierto),
Barstow, CA. 1996. Part of Open House Exhibit.
The House of Hair, Salon/Gallery, Pasadena, CA. 1995. Part of
group show.
Fenari's Italian Restaurant, San Francisco, CA. 1993. One-person
show.
Pancho Villa's Restaurant, San Francisco, CA. 1993. One-person
show.
Volunteer Work:
North Redlands Visioning Committee, Redlands, CA. 2006-Present.
Art Liaison for Committee. Currently working on producing mural at
Stater Bros. Store.
Redlands Conservancy, Land Trust Program, Redlands, CA.
2006-Present. Cabinet Member.
Spoke with Redlands Recreation Youth Coalition Teen Committee,
Redlands, CA. 2006. Gave talk on Peace to local kids as a result of
guns and violence in schools.
CSUDH, 2003-04. Worked to stop school from taking out nature
preserve. Made posters and banners. Set up and attended meetings
of student body and administration. Collected signatures.
Worked with Apple Valley Middle School, Apple Valley, CA. 2004.
Adult supervisor, school's student store.
Worked with Domestic Violence Shelter, Apple Valley, CA. 2004. As
needed.
Worked with Haley House Women's Shelter, Barstow, CA. 2000-03.
As needed.
One-time art instructor with Boy's and Girl's Club, Barstow, CA. 2003.
Worked with Desert Discovery Center, Barstow, CA. 2001. As artist.
Worked with Bureau of Land Management, Barstow, CA. 1997-98.
As artist.
Worked with East Los Streetscapers Studio, Downtown Los Angeles,
CA. and Rosemead, CA. 1993-94. As artist.
Additional Experience:
Worked with Wild Crafter, www.buffalosage.ca, 2006-07. Picked
sage and yerba santa for sale all over the Earth.
Zeppo Merchandisers, Inc. Parker, CO. 2006. Worked as jewelry
assistant.
Wood Floor Company, Parker, CO. 2005. Assisted with wood floor
installs.
The Wildlife Experience Museum, Parker, CO. 2005. Temporary
exhibits worker.
(Did you know that 10,000,000 people once lived in the Amazon
Jungle?).
Mitsubishi Cement Mine, Lucerne Valley, CA. 2005. Manual labor.
R & J, Aircraft Machinery, Apple Valley, CA. 2005. Bolt maker.
Barstow Truck Parts, Sub-contractor, Barstow, CA. 2000-01.
Pneumatic spray painting of heavy equipment.
Cooke's Crating, East Los Angeles, CA. 1990-02. Art installs, moves
and warehouse.
Projects in the Works:
Communications With Mother Earth, Video Installation. Working with
established elder artists to create visual art peace of ancient and
contemporary talks with Life.
The Light of Peace through Equality. Public art peace for the City of
Riverside, CA.
Organisations and memberships:
Redlands Lawn Bowling Club, Redlands, CA.
National American Metis Association.
CSUDH Cycling Team.
Boy Scouts of America.
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