EDUCATION
2023-2025 Master of Arts in Studio Art, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2020-2021 Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Concordia University, River Forest, IL
2012 Post-Professional Certificate in Drawing (1-year program), Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2010-2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts Program, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Painting and Drawing)
2008 Studio Painting, Drawing, Art History, Studio Arts Center International, Florence, Italy
2005-2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts Program, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
EXHIBITIONS
2025 Group Exhibition, MA Thesis Exhibition, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-2018 Instructor, Townsend Atelier, Chattanooga, TN
Workshop and individual instruction in classical drawing and painting techniques
2013-2014 Instructor, Townsend Atelier, Chattanooga, TN
Workshop and individual instruction in classical drawing and painting techniques
2018-2021 Movement Specialist & Educator, Seattle, WA
SmartSpine Academy Ambassador and professional educator; training for physical therapists, yoga instructors, and Pilates instructors; developed curriculum; individual clients and group instruction
AWARDS & HONORS
2026 NYAA Merit Scholar (awarded), New York Academy of Art, MFA Program
2025 FAA MA Merit Scholar, Florence Academy of Art
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, American Women Artists
Member, Oil Painters of America
Member, Portrait Society of America
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Teaching Methods: Material demonstration, process demonstration, curriculum development, individual mentoring, group facilitation, online education (Google Classroom, Zoom, Canva)
Technical Skills: Contemporary and traditional drawing, oil painting, sight-size method, Josef Albers color theory approach, palette theories, 2D design, human anatomy, embodied approach to life drawing, studio set up, lighting
Research Interests: Spatial perception in visual learning, embodied cognition in art education, and visual-tactile learning pathways
Studio Practice: Studio management, creative process exploration
Digital Tools: Canva, Google Classroom, Zoom, Procreate basics
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-2021 Movement Specialist, Laura Hausler Movement, Seattle, WA
SmartSpine Academy Ambassador; Educator locally, traveling workshops, and online training of personal research and methods developed as Pilates and scoliosis treatment protocols.
2019 Movement Specialist, ReVitalize Physical Therapy, Snoqualmie, WA
Youth scoliosis health services
2018-2019 Movement Practitioner, 5 Elements, Mercer Island, WA
Individual and group instruction
2013-2014 Instructor and Studio Manager, Pilates Tonic, Chattanooga, TN
Workshops, individual instruction, studio management
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2022-2025 Jen Gennari Drawing America Oil Painting Courses | Studio Escalier Facial Features Course | Studio Escalier Portrait Course | NYAA Academy Everywhere Noah Buchannan Figure Course | Grand Central Academy Self Portrait Course | Grand Central Academy Painting Features Course
2014-2020 Balanced Body Pilates 2-year certification | SmartSpine Academy Master Level Training | National Pilates Method Certified | Pilates Method Alliance Certified | ACE Fitness Personal Training