Tulsa Artist Fellowship
In 2016, I was selected as a Fellow for the Tulsa Artists Fellowship by the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
TAF has allowed me the luxury and freedom of being supported and allowing me the time and space for complete immersion in my work.
Art making is a mystical journey and it’s empowering to have the time to create every day in a state-of-the-art studio and to experience the opportunities afforded to us as TAF artists.
My studio is full of natural light flooding through the original oversized window that faces north in the Tulsa Arts District. I love the how the vibrant colors in my paintings pop against the white, high ceilings and walls. My studio is cozy and gorgeous and I spend days lost with the pursuit of color...
TAF has allowed me the luxury and freedom of being supported and allowing me the time and space for complete immersion in my work.
Art making is a mystical journey and it’s empowering to have the time to create every day in a state-of-the-art studio and to experience the opportunities afforded to us as TAF artists.
My studio is full of natural light flooding through the original oversized window that faces north in the Tulsa Arts District. I love the how the vibrant colors in my paintings pop against the white, high ceilings and walls. My studio is cozy and gorgeous and I spend days lost with the pursuit of color...
Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Community Involvement
In addition my to supporting my work as a full-time artist, the Tulsa Artist Fellowship opens up opportunities for artists to give back to their community. Below is brief list of some of the work I have been involved with during my fellowship.
2017
March
Women in Recovery: Group collaborative experience involving yoga, music, painting, poetry among approximately fifty women in the WIR program and TAF artists.
April
Still She Rises, non-profit supporting low income women. Donated 48 x 48painting "Dream Path" to help enrich the lives of women seeking legal counsel.
May
Crossroads Mental Health
Organized and curated an exhibition for Crossroads Mental Health.
May - August
University of Tulsa Apprenticeship , Sophie Spoo and Teresa Valero.
August
Donated supplies to Cheyenne Butcher, art instructor-Legacy Charter School.
Women in Recovery; “Healing and Transformation” Workshop, Archer Building.
September
Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation- Donated abstract art class for four valued at $450.
October
Painted Easton Rose Little Library for Owen Park Neighborhood. Collaboration with Lisa Regan.
November
Tulsa County Jail with Poetic Justice for a poetry writing session.
2018
January
Donated 2 large paintings paintings to the new Edison High School Library in Tulsa.
Conducted a three day Abstract Painting Workshop for 2 AP Art classes. Canvases created by the students were added to their new library’s new decor.
February
Live Painting performance with Signature Symphony Philbrook Museum.
Holland Hall discussion and demo for Jill Coulter’s Kindergarten class.
March
Women in Recovery - Painting Workshop on life skills through expressive art.
April
Began monthly Life Drawing Sessions with models and artists from the community in Studio 211! Drawing Horses!
June
Established a Community Painting/Drawing Studio 211- Easels! Tables!
Tulsa Public Schools Art Teacher Workshop-Painting and mark making exploration-tools for teachers.
2017
March
Women in Recovery: Group collaborative experience involving yoga, music, painting, poetry among approximately fifty women in the WIR program and TAF artists.
April
Still She Rises, non-profit supporting low income women. Donated 48 x 48painting "Dream Path" to help enrich the lives of women seeking legal counsel.
May
Crossroads Mental Health
Organized and curated an exhibition for Crossroads Mental Health.
May - August
University of Tulsa Apprenticeship , Sophie Spoo and Teresa Valero.
August
Donated supplies to Cheyenne Butcher, art instructor-Legacy Charter School.
Women in Recovery; “Healing and Transformation” Workshop, Archer Building.
September
Home Builders Association Charitable Foundation- Donated abstract art class for four valued at $450.
October
Painted Easton Rose Little Library for Owen Park Neighborhood. Collaboration with Lisa Regan.
November
Tulsa County Jail with Poetic Justice for a poetry writing session.
2018
January
Donated 2 large paintings paintings to the new Edison High School Library in Tulsa.
Conducted a three day Abstract Painting Workshop for 2 AP Art classes. Canvases created by the students were added to their new library’s new decor.
February
Live Painting performance with Signature Symphony Philbrook Museum.
Holland Hall discussion and demo for Jill Coulter’s Kindergarten class.
March
Women in Recovery - Painting Workshop on life skills through expressive art.
April
Began monthly Life Drawing Sessions with models and artists from the community in Studio 211! Drawing Horses!
June
Established a Community Painting/Drawing Studio 211- Easels! Tables!
Tulsa Public Schools Art Teacher Workshop-Painting and mark making exploration-tools for teachers.
