resume

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