EDUCATION

2003 – 2007 Diploma, Drawing and Painting program, Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2003 Summer Intensive Workshop, Charles Cecil Studios, Florence, Italy
2002-2003 Part-time drawing program, The Atelier School of Classical Realism
2000 BA, University of California, Berkeley

SELECTED EMPLOYMENT

2005-2007 Student Teacher, drawing program, Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2004-2006 Freelance Technical Writer, various companies

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

2007, 3rd place, ARC Scholarship with purchase awards of two paintings
2007, The Artist Magazine 24th Annual Competition Finalist, Still-life Category
2006, ARC International Salon Competition Finalist, Drawing Category
2006, ARC International Salon Competition Finalist, Figurative Category
2004, La Fortuna Foundation Scholarship, $5000 towards tuition and expenses

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2007, Wendt Gallery Summer Salon, Laguna Beach, California
2007, I.D.E.A. City Wide Juried Art Exhibition, Florence, Italy
2006, Angel Academy Annual Student Exhibition, Florence, Italy
2005, Angel Academy Annual Student Exhibition, Florence, Italy
2004, Angel Academy Annual Student Exhibition, Florence, Italy