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Since I was a kid I have been expressing myself through art making. To me it has always been the most natural form of saying what I have wanted/needed to and exploring my internal world. I am passionately interested in the psychology of art. In my studio, I feel most successful when I experience the therapeutic qualities of art making while simultaneously evoking feeling from the image, and in turn, the viewer. Becoming an Art Therapist was the most effective way I could help others, as I have helped myself.
Education:
Antioch University (2001-2004) Masters in Art Therapy
University of Washington (1993-1996) BFA in Interdisciplinary Arts, BA in Psychology
Cornish College of the Arts (1990- 1993) Art Studies
Painting Shows & Awards:
Light at the end of the Tunnel, group show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Jan-Feb 2021
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2020
ALICE, Solo Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Feb 2020
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2019
Solo Show, Redwing Cafe, Seattle, July 2019
ALICE, Solo Show, Cloud Gallery, Seattle, April 2019
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2018
Group Show, Vashon Center for the Arts, Vashon, July 2018
Ophelia, Solo Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, May 2018
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2017
Solo Show, Sassafras, Seattle, Oct 2017
Abstract Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, June 2017
Group Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, March 2017
Portrait Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Feb 2016
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2016
Line of Demarcation joint show with Jon Haaland, Valise Gallery, Vashon March 2015
Annual 5x5 Show, Valise Gallery, Vashon, Nov-Dec 2014
Solo Painting Exhibition at Gallery 105, Toshiro Kaplan Bld. Seattle May 2014
All Island Group Show at Valise, Vashon May 2014
Group Show at Fred Wildlife Refuge Gallery, Seattle, Dec 2013
Solo show at Scream Salon, Seattle, Sept. 2012
Solo show at Peak Café, Pat Steele Bld. Seattle, May-Nov 2012
Solo Show at Café Venus Mars Bar, Seattle April 2011
Solo show at Monster Art and Clothes, Seattle 2010
Group Show at Retrofit Home, Seattle Dec. 2008
Solo Show at Café Venus Mars Bar, Seattle Feb. 2008
Group Show at Retrofit Home, Seattle Dec. 2007
Solo Show at Hotwire Cafe, Shoreline Oct 2007
Solo Show at Hotwire Cafe, West Seattle July 2007
Twilight Art Collection Artist 2006- 2010
Joint Show w/ Tracy Haaland at Cafe Victrola, Seattle 2005
Joint Show w/ Tracy Haaland at Satellite Lounge, Seattle 2004
Joint Show w/ Tracy Haaland at Satellite Lounge, Seattle 2003
Group Painting Show, Phinney Community Center, Seattle 2002
Mother and Child Art Show, Bellevue Art Museum 2002
Antioch Student Art Show, Seattle 2001
Solo Painting Show at Gallery De Brucke, Seattle 1996
UW Graduating Thesis Show 1996
Jacob Lawrence Merit Award 1996
UW Group Installation Show 1995
Blue Planet Café, Seattle Solo Painting Show 1995
Solo Painting Show at Espresso Roma, Seattle 1994
Solo Painting Show at B&O Espresso, Seattle 1994
Cornish Student Shows 1992-1993
Employment:
Private Practice Art Therapist/Mental Health Counseling,Sakura Counseling, Seattle and Vashon, Oct 2008- current
King County Crisis Connections, Supervisor, Seattle, April 2009-July 2014
Mental Health Counselor/Art Therapist/Case Manager, Community Psychiatric Clinic, Seattle, Feb 2004-July 2008
Hospice/Eldercare Provider, Seattle (Providence, Care Advocates, Health Unlimited) 1994- Feb 2004
Studio Assistant, Artist Assistant, Life Model 1991- 2000
Film Shows, Production, Events & Awards:
The Super-8 Lab, Alibi Room, Seattle 2007
Georgetown Arts Festival, Christoff Gallery, 2007
Documentary premier of “Visual Memories: Japanese American Internment and Art Therapy”at NWFF & Antioch University 2004
One woman show "The All Rachel Super Show" Seattle Underground Film Fest 2002
Super 8 vs. Digital Show, Consolidated Works, Seattle
Local Sightings Show, Seattle
Dogma-Thon, Little Theater, Seattle
Tiny Picture Club “Heroes and Villains” Traveling tour (B.C.-Portland, OR)
Emerald Reels Quarterly Screenings (since 1997)
Seattle/New York Film Swap Show
NW Film Forum & King County Arts Commission: Trailer Grant for “Vision” 2001
Wiggly World Super 8 Screening: Toys!
Emerald Reels Vancouver BC: Traveling Show