PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner • Decorative Painter & Muralist- Self Employed — Des Moines, Iowa • 18 years • Designed and completed custom murals for homes, cafés, yoga studios, and community spaces • Developed original faux finish techniques emphasizing movement, depth, and texture • Collaborated closely with clients to create personalized visual environments • Managed full project lifecycle including design, materials, execution, and finishing
Restoration Artist — Heritage Carousel — Des Moines, Iowa • 2006–Present • Responsible for restoration, repainting, and preservation of the carousel animals and decorative elements • Maintain the visual quality, craftsmanship, and vibrancy of Des Moines’ hand-painted carousel in Union Park
Art Instructor — Private Workshops — Des Moines, Iowa • 2014–Present • Teach small group and individual workshops focused on intuitive art making and mixed media • Guide students in developing personal visual language and creative confidence • Past classes include Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines Parks and Recreation, and other studio workshops.
Fine Artist — Mainframe Studios Studio Holder • Maintain an active studio practice with monthly First Friday exhibitions • Engage with the public and collectors during open studio events • Produce new bodies of work within a dedicated professional studio environment
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Coffeehouse & Community Venues (Solo Exhibitions)
• Friedrichs Coffee — 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019
• Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure — 2014, 2022
• Ritual Café — 2013, 2017, 2020
• Fairfield, Iowa — 2013
• Art on the Prairie — Multiple Years
• Mars Café — 2005
Galleries, Institutions & Permanent Collections
• Polk County Heritage Gallery — Iowa Exhibited XXXII, 2017 (Merit Award)
• Broadlawns Medical Center — Donor Wall Installation, 2009
• Plymouth Church — 2017
• Mainframe Studios #431 — 2025–Present
• Christopher’s Restaurant — Permanent Collection
AWARDS
• Merit Award — Iowa Exhibited XXXII, Polk County Heritage Gallery, 2017