bio

I’m a Swiss-born artist working in Bristol, New York, where the changing seasons and surrounding environment remain a constant source of inspiration.

I studied fine art at Nazareth University Rochester and have been actively exhibiting and selling my art for over 30 years, both in the US and overseas. I have also been featured in a number of publications and received numerous awards for both my painting and mixed media work.

current stockists

Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY
Artizanns Gallery, Naples, NY

recent shows

Layered Processes, Group Show, Main Street Arts, Clifton Springs, NY, 2026
Artizanns Gallery, Naples, NY, 2018-present
Solo Show, Artizanns, Naples, NY, 2018
Steve Carpenter Gallery, Summer Exhbitions, Rochester, NY, 2018

mfa

Melange l, Group Invitational Show, Annapolis, MD, 2016
Melange lI, Group Invitational Show, Annapolis, MD, 2016
39th Annual Collector’s Choice, Annapolis, MD, 2016
Fall Member Juried Show, Annapolis, MD, 2016

exhibitions

Orange City Hall, Invitational Solo Exhibition, Orange City, FL, 2013
Florida Museum for Women Artists, Gallery Space, 2012, 2013
Museum of Florida Art, Biennial VI, Juried Exhibition, DeLand, FL, 2011
Leesburg Art Association, Spring Show, Leesburg, FL, 2011, William Roland Memorial Award
Swiss, Orlando Museum of Art, 1st Thursdays event, 2010
Museum of Florida Art, Biennial V, Juried Exhibition, DeLand, FL, 2010, Museum Purchase Award
Leesburg Art Association, Spring Show, Leesburg, FL, 2010, Andrew Trimmer Award
Leesburg Art Association, Fall Show, Leesburg, FL, 2009
Art of the Women of Lake Country, Juried Exhibition, Deltona, FL, 2008
Lake Eustis Museum of Art, Solo Exhibition, Eustis, FL, 2007, 2008
Image City Photography Gallery, 2 man show, rochester, NY, 2007
Rochester Art Club and Arts and Letters Club of Toronto, First International Juried Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2006
Dyer Art Center at RIT, Arena Group Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2006
Art and Cultural Center, D.R.A.W. Group Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2006
Armory Show, Art Walk, Rochester, NY, 2006
Annual Invitational, Steve Carpenter Gallery, Rochester, NY, 2005
Upstream People Gallery, 7th Annual Landscape International Juried Exhibition, Omaha, NE, 2005
Vagabond Gallery, Group Exhibition, Canandaigua, NY, 2005
Rochester Contemporary, Lab Space Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2003
Rochester Contemporary, Group Show, Rochester, NY, 2003, Gateway Award
Veni Vedi Gallery, Solo Show, Rochester, NY, 2002
Rochester Contemporary, Group Show, Rochester, NY, 2002
Center at High Falls, Best Paintings in Rochester Juried Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2002
Rochester Academy of Medicine, First Annual Art Exhibition, Rochester, NY, 2002
Period Gallery, Landscape II International Juried Art Exhibition, OK, 2002
Rochester Contemporary, Group Show, Rochester, NY, 2001
Center at High Falls, 1620 show, Rochester, NY, 2001
Agora Gallery, Group Show, Soho, NY, 2001
Veni Vedi Gallery, Solo Show, Rochester, NY, 2001
Pyramid Art Center, Group Show, Rochester, NY, 2000
Center at High Falls, Best Paintings in Rochester, NY, 2000
Veni Vedi Gallery, Solo Show, Rochester, NY, 1999
Synasthastesia Gallery 4 Man Show, Rochester, NY, 1997
Harry’s, Solo Show, Rochester, NY, 1996

publications

International Artist Magazine, February/March, 2004, top ten finalist award
How Did You Paint that? 100 Ways to Paint Landscapes, Intl Artist Pub Inc, 2004
How Did You Paint that? 100 Ways to Paint Seascapes, Intl Artist Pub Inc, 2004

corporate collections

Cape Good Days and Special Times, Rochester, NY
Gary Lee Herd Studio, Rochester, NY
The Rex Ranch Spa and Guest Ranch, Tusson, AZ
Czamanske Studio, Rochester, NY
Nixon & Peabody, Law Firm, Rochester, NY
Harry Bruno Salon, Rochester, NY

public art

WXXI Live Auctions, Landscape Painted Bench, Rochester, NY, 2003
Rochester City Ballet, Animal Scramble, Rochester, NY, 2003
Dr Littlejohn, Deer on Parade, Canandaigua, NY, 2002

private collections

My work is included in many private collections throughout the United States.

education

BA in Studio Art and Art Education, Nazareth University Rochester, NY, 1981
Steve Carpenter’s School of Art, Studying the Masters: Techniques in Painting, 2002-2006
Catalyst Academy, Michelle Armas, 2025-PRESENT