There’s something, a little beauty, in every moment even if it’s just sitting on your back porch.

Just call me “G.”

As a 25-year Navy veteran turned government contractor, I’ve come to seriously expressing myself as a visual artist a little later in life, but I’ve always loved art. I’ve been different people, done many things, been lots of places, but everything comes back full circle. You just know what fits. So, here we go; a brave new journey.

I love the small things; those details that make up those everyday moments, and I love, love, love color! Beauty is everywhere, and I want to breathe life into those moments.

I am most happy with a brush in my hand, messy hair, paint everywhere, and good music going in the background. A lifelong learner and perpetual student, my visual arts journey includes the use of various media with oil painting my current focus. I don’t always know where I’m going, but I am enjoying the journey.

Thank you so much for visiting!

Education:

Master of Science, Management: Troy University

Bachelor of Science, Workforce Education and Development: Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Associate of Arts, Electronics Technology: University of Phoenix

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified

Current Art Studies: Tidewater Community College

Shows/Exhibitions:

50th Annual TCC Student Art and Design Exhibition Spring 2021

Chesapeake Spring Arts Festival April 2022, ,2023, 2024

Portsmouth Seawall Art Show August 2022, 2023, 2024

Oceanview Art Show October 2022, 2023, 2024

Chesapeake Bay Art Association Art Crawl - June 2023, 2024

Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Artist Market - June 2023

Membership:

Chesapeake Bay Art Association - President 2025 (Secretary 2024)

Coming up - Where to find me in 2025

Art in Bloom, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Norfolk, VA - April 1 - May 31, 2025

Chesapeake Spring Art Show, Chesapeake, VA - April 26-27, 2025 @ Chesapeake City Park

Chesapeake Bay Art Association Member Show - Beach Gallery, Virginia Beach, VA: May 10- June 5, 2025

Smithfield Spring Arts Festival, Smithfield, VA - May 17, 2025

Chesapeake Bay Art Association Art Crawl - Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA: June 7 - 8, 2025

More Dates Pending as I flesh out the rest of the Year’s Schedule**