Two of My Encaustic Paintings Selected for the 2026 Recent Work Art Competition
I’m excited to share some wonderful exhibition news: two of my encaustic paintings have been selected for the 2026 Recent Work Art Competition at the Robert T. Wright Gallery in Grayslake, Illinois. This year’s exhibition is the 46th annual juried competition, bringing together artists who live or work in Lake, McHenry, and Cook Counties and working in a wide range of fine art media. More than 500 entries were submitted, and only 108 works were selected for the exhibition by
TEN by TEN
Jackson Junge Gallery | Chicago, Illinois Exhibition Information November 7, 2026 – January 11, 2027 Jackson Junge Gallery1389 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60622 Gallery Hours:Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM–8:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM Created to inspire new work and offer a glimpse into the diversity of Chicago’s contemporary art community, TEN by TEN gives participating artists the freedom to explore their own ideas, subjects, and artistic approaches. The exhibition’s pri
ProFuse Opening
The opening reception for Pro/Fuse is almost here! If you're in the Chicago area, stop by and see the exhibition. It's always special to experience artwork in person and to meet fellow artists and art lovers. The piece I'm exhibiting comes from my Strata series, where thousands of individual wax droplets accumulate into layered surfaces that echo the geological formations that inspired them. The work reflects my fascination with how time leaves its mark—on landscapes, on memo
