Work Relevant to Public Art
• 2018 – Commissioned by Historic V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association to create 12 signal boxes
• 2018 – Selected as featured artist for Tampa International main terminal gift shop
• 2018 – Selected by Florida Association of Public Art Professionals as Tampa event designer
• 2017 commission of elevator lobby sculpture of bronzed metal, kiln glass and marble – Towers of Channelside, Tampa, Florida
• 2017 commission of sculptural metal art panel with fused glass and cast stone base – Towers of Channelside, Tampa, Florida
• 2017 created signal box art to commemorate the history of Ybor City – Bario de Ybor/City of Tampa
• 2017 Art designed to celebrate and promote the play “Ybor City” performed by University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Theatre Department – written by Anita Gonzalez
• 2016 Art collection celebrating Tampa permanently located at the Hampton Inn, Avion Park, Tampa – digiatal work on framed birch panels in lobby, dining area and entire first floor
• 2016 Commissioned by Temple Terrace Preservation Society to create art to commemorate the city
• 2016 Public art project with the Clearwater Art Alliance – three pop art designs showcased on electric signal boxes at intersections across downtown
• 2016 Commissioned fine art print to commemorate the installation of Post-Panamax Cranes at Port of Tampa – Tampa, Florida
• 2016 Purchase of University of Tampa work on paper for office of the president – University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida
• 2016 Private collector commission of twin waterjet cut art panels with fused glass and cast stone bases – Channelside penthouse, Tampa, Florida
• 2016 Exhibit of Tampa Bay-themed art titled “the Tampa Relics Collection” at Tampa Bay History Center – a Smithsonian affiliated museum, Tampa, Florida
• 2015 Designed and produced 9 x 27 feet ceramic painted donor wall, Christ the King Catholic School, Tampa, Florida
• 2015 Tampa Street Car sculpture, Channelside, Tampa, Florida
• 2015 Pop art street sculpture, Pier 60, Clearwater, Florida
• 2014 Tampa public art project showcasing six designs at over 100 locations around downtown Tampa
• 2013 Interior art installation at the newly renovated Trinity Cafe, a noprofit restaurant serving the hungry and homeless, Tampa, Florida
• 2013 Dimensional wall art depicting 31 saints, Each piece recognizes a $100,000 donation, Christ the King Catholic Church Parish School, Tampa, Florida
• 2013 Created a series of seven hand painted ceramic tiles depicting the pillars of the charity – exterior art at the newly
renovated Trinity Cafe, a non-profit restaurant serving the hungry and homeless, Tampa, Florida
• 2013 Extruded metal painted exterior wall installation for Trinity Cafe
• 2009 Designer, sculptor, builder, project leader of Rosary Prayer Garden art installation, Trujillo, Honduras
Museums, Exhibits & Installations
• 2017 Two piece on permanent display at U.S. Capitol, Washington DC
• 2017 to present – Featured artist at Tampa International Airport “Shoppes on Bayshore”
• 2016 to present – Featured artist at Visit Tampa Bay Gift Shop
• 2016 to present – Thirteen pieces on permanent display in lobby of Tampa Bay History Center (a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum)
• 2018 – Two Tampa Relics Collection pieces on permanent display in Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s office, U.S. Capitol, Washington DC
• 2018 – Solo exhibition at Spain/Toma Gallery
• 2016 – Solo exhibition at Tampa Bay History Center (a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum)
• 2016 – Ceramic tile donor recognition wall – Christ the King Catholic Church, Tampa, Florida
• 2013 – Dimensional wall art depicting 41 saints, each piece recognizes a $100,000 donation, Christ the King Catholic School, Tampa, Florida
• 2013 – Created series of seven hand painted ceramic depicting the pillars of Trinity Cafe, Tampa, Florida
• 2008 – Designer, artist, builder of founder’s tomb – terrazzo and ceramic art installation, San Pedro Catholic Church, Trujillo, Honduras
• 2008 – Permanent lobby art for Spirit FM/Christ the King Catholic Church, Tampa
• 2008 – Sculpted liturgical art for San Pedro Catholic Church, Trujillo, Honduras
• 2008 Designer, artist, builder of founder’s tomb – art installation, San Pedro Catholic Church, Trujillo, Honduras
• Permanent lobby art for Spirit FM/Christ the King Catholic Church, Tampa
• Liturgical art for San Pedro Catholic Church, Trujillo, Honduras
• Designed and oversaw construction of 27 donor recognition centers for Shriner’s Hospitals for Crippled Children, installed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico… illustrated art for hundreds of donor portraits
• AT&T Inforum, Atlanta, Corporate Display System – Designed, oversaw construction, and worked hand in hand with craftsmen
Collections
• 2015 to present – Tampa Relics Collections artwork in dozens of municipal, corporate and private collections
• 2017 – Three metal and glass sculptures in private collection, Penthouse in Channelside, Tampa, Florida
• 2017 – Two metal, marble and glass sculptures in private collection, Tampa, Florida
• The University of Tampa, Office of the President
• Private collection of Jerry and Jane Williams, Tampa, Florida
• Multiple pieces in collection of Tampa Bay History Center, Tampa, Florida
• Multiple pieces in Marco Island Marriot Hotel
• Artwork in patient rooms at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, Florida
• 14 works located in common areas of luxury high rise condominium on Harbor Island, Tampa, Florida
• Large brand themed paintings for Indigo Coffee Cafes, Downtown Tampa and Hyde Park
• Etched glass and bronze doors – conference room at corporate offices 701 Westshore Building, Tampa
• 2009 Art added to permanent collection, Tampa International Airport
• Licensed artwork produced for Fantastic Graphics– sold in JC Penney and other retailers
Graphic Design and Illustration for Public Events and Municipal Organizations
• Florida Association of Public Art Professionals as Tampa event designer 2018
• Official designer of Clearwater Jazz Holiday poster and all advertising 2005 to present
• 2011 World Championship Dragon Boat Races event poster and graphics
• 2008 Florida Association of Public Art Administrators, design and illustration of annual conference materials
• Design and production of event poster for Islands Fest, Davis Islands, Florida 2008 to present
• Official poster designer for Tampa Dragon Boat Races/Asia Fest 2004 -2008
• 2007 Perdido Key Dragon Boat Festival Poster
• Member of design team for Hillsborough County “Into Public Art” brochure funded by the Lykes Family Foundation
• West Tampa beautification project – Indigo Coffee wall mural
• Numerous public art related design projects for Tampa International Airport
• Fine art collectable poster for H.B. Plant Museum
• Fine art collectable poster for Tampa Ballet
Auctions, Competitions and Shows
• 2008 Art auction for Mental Health Foundation, Tampa, Florida
• 2008 Art auction for YMCA Ophelia Project, Tampa, Florida
• 2008 Seminole Heights historical documentary – film titles and animated graphics, Tampa, Florida
• In 2004, wrote, co-directed and produced a documentary featuring the Farm of the Child Orphanage, Trujillo, Honduras
• Multiple finalist for the design of the Florida State Quarter for the U.S. Mint
Education
Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale — Associate in Arts Degree
University of South Florida — Creative Writing, Marketing
Nova Southeastern University — Television Production
Hillsborough Community College — Dual enrolled while still in High School
Tampa Bay Technical High School — Commercial Art Certificate (Requiring 1600 classroom hours)
Continuing education — Continuing studies in Graphic Design, Web Applications, Motion Graphics
2019 Innovation Lab/Creative Conference — Dali Museum
Artists Workshops — Gulfport Industrial Arts, Phoenix Glass, St. Pete Clay Center
Boards & Panels
Industrial Arts Center of Gulfport – Board member, 2013 to 2014
Farm of the Child Orphanage, Trujillo, Honduras — Creative volunteer, 2001 to present, member board of directors 2007 to present
Co-chair — Tampa Bay Technical High School Commercial Art Advisory Council, 2003 to 2012
School District of Hillsborough County — Advisory Council for Technical and Career Education, 2004 to 2005
Trinity Cafe — Development and creative volunteer, 2001 to present
CAS/MAS Training Seminar Presenter — Promotional Products Association International, 1991 to 1993
Professional Awards
Recipient of 2015 Individual Artists Grant– Arts Council of
Hillsborough County, Florida
7 Clio Awards (International Advertising Awards of Excellence)
Over 30 Local, District, and National Addy Awards
Over 25 Gold Pyramid Awards by The Promotional Products Association International
Numerous awards from the Florida Printing Association
Salvation Army People of Dedication Award
Multiple finalist for the design of the Florida State Quarter for the U.S. Mint
