Biography

Experienced painter of portraits, landscapes, animals, still lives, and other subjects. Favorite subjects are the people and animals around me, as well as scenes from the Pioneer Valley area. Primary medium is watercolor, although many of my new paintings are acrylic. I work either for my own pleasure or on a commission basis, either from life or from photographs.

education

  • BA, Smith College (Class of 1967), Northampton, MA
  • MS and PhD coursework, SUNY Albany

relevant experience

  • Art teacher, Amherst (MA) Junior High School, 1967-68
  • Part time art teacher, private schools, 1970-72

past professional experience

  • Office of Teaching, New York State Education Department, Albany, NY 1990-2003
  • Consultant 2002-2003
  • Supervisor, Education Programs, Policy Analysis Unit 2000-2002
  • Associate in Professional Examinations Development, Policy Analysis Unit 1990-2000
  • New York State Civil Service Department, Albany, NY 1982-1990
  • Associate Personnel Examiner, New York State Education Department 1972-1982
  • Assistant in Educational Testing, Division of Educational Testing
  • Various test development and teaching experiences

other associations

  • Amherst Rotary Club, Board of Directors
  • Deerfield Valley Art Association, Board Member
  • Gallery 267, Greenfield, MA (2004-05)
  • Goodlander Gallery, Easthampton, MA (2006-07)
  • United States Tennis Association—Seniors and Adult teams, contract play
  • Amherst Golf Club