A r t i s t   B i o

A product of the model minority myth, Grace has never felt comfortable expressing herself freely, except through her art.  She paints her feelings and her truth through faces which at first glance, may seem expressionless and stoic, but when studied, conveys a deep sense of human sadness and desire to belong.  She works primarily in oils, but loves watercolor as well.  Grace connects deeply with every face she paints and discovers an inner beauty and fuller human understanding with every stroke of the brush.  Each painting has an emotional connection from artist to subject as the face slowly appears on the canvas.

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A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA, '05) and the School of Visual Arts (MA, '10), Grace has been immersed in the Art world for over 20 years.  She taught elementary school Art for 10 years until she realized her true passion was to be a painter. 

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She loves to share her knowledge and offers painting courses from novice to advanced levels. As a mom, wife, artist, and teacher, she keeps herself busy!

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EXHIBITIONS AND GROUP SHOWS

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Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA

July 2019 — August 2019

Selected to participate in the 'Aqueous' watercolor group exhibit

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Heather Pilapil's Gallery, Temecula, CA

March 2019 — June 2019

Exhibited a collection of paintings at a local gallery space

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Suwanee Arts Center, Suwanee, GA

February 2021 — March 2021

Exhibited 3 paintings in a local group show

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Smush Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

April 2021 — May 2021

Part of a three person group show titled 'An Artist's Duty', showcasing portraits of influential people throughout History