Artist Statement

I have been working as an artist and art educator in Delaware County (Delco) all my life. I cannot recall a time when I wasn't making something. To be a maker is to connect. Making is an activity that connects to ones past, to one's environment, to ones people. By some blessing or twist of fate, I have been afforded the opportunity to spend time making things, and perhaps more importantly, teaching others how to make things.

My work is a narrative tinged with nostalgia. All my pieces contain a reference to a moment or event; whether it be embarrassing, sad, sweet or triumphant I can guarantee that they are all true. Growing up in Delco you learn that hard work is the answer to just about everything. What I present to my viewer is simply my hard work. It has taken me decades to figure it out. I sincerely hope you enjoy it.

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Artist Biography

I am an artist and art teacher living and working in Delaware County PA. I have been teaching high school art for the past 20 years. I teach. I make art. I coach. I read. I watch my family grow. I spend time with friends. I like my dog and cat. I try to keep my weight down. I avoid negativity and confrontation. I look forward to the future.

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Education

2007
University of La Verne, La Verne, CA
Certificate, Art History

1998
University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
MAT, Art Ed. (honors)

1995
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
BFA, Ceramics (cum laude)

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Awards & Honors

2002, 2007
Who’s Who American Teachers

1998 - 1999
Graduate Fellowship UArts, Philadelphia, PA

1993 - 1995
PIAA Scholar Athlete Award

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Professional Experience

2000 - present
Teacher of Visual Art, Interboro School District

1999 - 2000
Teacher of Visual Art, Philadelphia School District

1995 - 1998
Local 98

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Other

2012
Art/Gage, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

Art for the Cash Poor 13, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2011
Teachers Got Talent

2008
Teachers Got Talent

Exhibitions

2017
Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

REimagined, Duke Gallery, Community Arts Center, Wallingford, PA

2016
Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2015
Patrick Hay, InLiquid in the Vestibule, Old City Publishing, Philadelphia, PA

Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2014
Current-Approaching, Bahdeebahdu Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2013
Urban Outfitters, Lobby Showcase, Philadelphia Naval Yard, Philadelphia, PA

Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2012
Art for the Cash Poor, InLiquid, Philadelphia, PA

2005
West Chester Alumni Show, West Chester University, West Chester, PA

2003
Wolf Memorial Art Show

1999
Graduate Exhibition UArts, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

1995
Senior Show, West Chester University, West Chester, PA