Past Events

It's an honor to have my painting, “Forever West” (6x8 oil) chosen to be included in this juried exhibition and sale of contemporary western art. You can preview the show online and find complete information at www.mountainoysterclub.com

Please join me for the opening reception of the American Impressionist Society's 13th Annual National Juried Art Exhibition on Thursday, November 8th, from 5 to 8:30 pm, at Eckert & Ross Fine Art in Indianapolis, Indiana. This prestigious show runs through November 30th. I am honored to have my painting, "Last Hours Before Sunset" (18x24 oil), included in the exhibition. Please visit www.americanimpressionistsociety.org for complete information and to view the entire exhibition online.

Over 70 regional artists were invited to participate in this show, featuring scenes from in and around Topeka, Kansas. Many are plein air pieces created during a paintout sponsored by SouthWind Gallery and several area companies and organizations. "Back Door, Twilighter's", pictured here, is one of two of my paintings included in the show. The gallery has also published a book featuring the artwork and participating artists. Visit www.SouthWindGallery.com for more information.

I'm honored to be included among the artists selected for this inaugural arts and music festival at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Other participating artists include Albert Handell, Gene Costanza, Zhiwei Tu, and Calvin Liang. Complete information on the festival can be found at www.laketahoesummerfest.org.

Three of my paintings are included in this exhibition featuring twenty regionally and nationally known artists with midwestern roots. The entire show can be views by clicking on the link on the home page of SouthWind Gallery's website, www.southwindartgallery.com.

 I am thrilled to announce that my painting, "Faith, Strength and Perseverance", 24x24 oil on linen, has been accepted into the prestigious Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition. Please join me in Evergreen, Colorado, on June 22nd for the opening reception. For complete information about the exhibition, please visit www.oilpaintersofamerica.com.

The three paintings above have been accepted into the 16th Annual PAAC Juried Members Exhibition which will be held in May in Taos, New Mexico. For more information about the exhibit, please visit the Plein Air Artists Colorado website at www.pleinairartistscolorado.com.

The three paintings above have been accepted into the Salon International 2012 Juried Exhibition which will be held at Greenhouse Gallery in San Antonio, Texas, in April. It's a great honor to be included in this prestigious exhibit. Opening reception will be held on April 14th from 10am to 5pm with a "Meet the Artists" event from 5 to 8pm. For complete information and to view the entire exhibit online, please visit www.greenhousegallery.com/si

I'm honored to have three paintings in the MMFA's Art Auction this year, including one in the oral auction on Saturday night, Feb. 25th. My husband, Don, is serving as the auctioneer. For complete information, please visit www.mmfa.org

Please join us for the opening reception of this beautiful show including many paintings created during a three day invitational "paint out" in the Kansas Flint Hills. The paint out was organized by my friend, Kansas artist Kim Casebeer. There were eleven outstanding artists who participated. You can view the entire collection of paintings in the exhibition at http://www.strecker-nelsongallery.com/Artists_nu/PleinAirEvent/PleinAirEventSlideShow/index.htm  Plans are already in the works for another paint out weekend next year!