- September, 2007. -Studied oil painting techniques with Robert Johnson at the Fechin Institute, Taos, NM.
- September, 2006. -Peoples` Choice Award, Meeker Classic Annual International Art Contest. ( Meeker Sheepdog Trials )
"Working the Release Pen (acylic, 18 x 24)
- March, 2006. -International Animals in Art Competition, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA
"Geese at Corn Lake" (pastel, 12 x 16)
- October, 2005. -Finalist, American Artist Magazine Cover Competition.
"From Meeker to Sleepy Cat" (acrylic, 9 x 12)
- September, 2005. -Winner, 2005 Meeker International Sheepdog Competition Art Contest, Meeker, Colorado.
"Crossing the Chalk Line" (acrylic, 16 x 20)
- November, 2004. -National Small Works Painting Show 2004, Endwell, New York.
"From Meeker to Sleepy Cat" (acrylic, 9 x 12)
- September, 2004. -National Juried Mile High Pastel Exhibition, Denver, Colorado.
"Master Raven Regards the Mesa" (pastel, 17 x 23)
- July, 2004. -Delta Fine Arts 24th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, Delta, Colorado.
"Master Raven Regards the Mesa" (pastel, 17 x 23)
"That Feels Great"! (pastel, 9 x 13)
Awards: Honorable Mention for Raven; Best In Show for "That Feels Great"!
- May, 2004. - Montrose Visual Arts Guild 14th Spring Art Exhitibion and Sale. Montrose, Colorado.
"Snow Angel" (pastel, 12" x 15"), "Birthday Tulips" (Pastel, 11" x 15")
Awards: Honorable Mention for Snow Angel.
- October, 2003. - Pastel Society of Colorado 2003 Members` Society Exhibit, Lakewood, Colorado.
"Rodeo Queen" (pastel, 18 x 24), "Summer Light" (pastel, 24 x 36)
- September, 2003. - Glenwood Springs Art Guild Fall Art Festival, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
"Still Sleeping?" (pastel, 12 x 18), "Spring Reflections" (pastel, 18 x 24)
Awards: The Moolick Award (cash award), Purchase Patron Award, Third Place in the Professional Classification
- August, 2003. - 43rd Alpine Artists Holiday Show, Ouray, Colorado.
"Snowscape" (pastel, 16 x 21), "Old Soul" (pastel, 12 x 24).
Award: 3rd Place Pastel (cash award)
- July, 2003. - Delta Fine Arts 23rd Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, Delta, Colorado.
"Desert Bighorn" (pastel, 18 x 24)
Award: Honorable Mention
- June, 2003. - Animals! Animals! Art Show and Sale, Cedaredge, Colorado.
"Desert Bighorn" (pastel, 18 x 24)
Award: Best Wildlife
- April, 2003. - The 23rd Annual Peach Blossom Art Show, Palisade, Colorado.
"34 Road Canal" (pastel, 18 x 24)
Award: First Place Professional Class
- December, 2002. - Pastel Society of Colorado 2002 Members` Society Exhibit, Grand Junction, Colorado.
"Old Soul", (pastel, 12 x 24), "34 Road Canal" (pastel, 18 x 24)
Award: Honorable Mention
Represented by The Frame Works and Gallery, Grand Junction, Colorado</
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