VAPA “Mentors and Helping Hands” Show
Mentors and Guiding Hands
VAPA juried exhibition
May 3 - June 7, 2025
Opening Reception: May 3, 3-5 PM
The vapa center
700 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
A scene from family vacations of years past. One more visit to the sand after dinner on our last night at the beach, Dad racing the kids… some last-minute magic, and strategic exhaustion to prepare for bed.
Original Oil on Canvas, 20x24
framed in silver floater
Juried Exhibition: “Mentors and Guiding Hands”
The VAPA Center, Charlotte, NC, May 2025
“After Dinner Sprint”
When our kids were young, we had a tradition of racing on the beach after dinner. We aimed to tire them, but the energy and connection of those evenings was inspiring. As these children become vibrant young adults, I see the influence of these moments of wide open, carefree expression on them, and how highly their Dad is esteemed for demonstrating that zeal and orchestrating these memories.
Private Collection
Alla prima portrait of artist Deborah Triplett , 2023
10x13, oil on 15x18 repurposed cabinet door sample
Available at StudioWorks Gallery, Charlotte
Artist and Visionary Deborah Triplett was a force of creativity. Her Yard Art Day project and her encouragement inspired many creative-leaning people, including myself, to try on the identity of Artist. Deborah’s influence on my journey was foundational. This portrait, created the week of her passing in 2023, is painted on a repurposed cabinet door, a reminder to make art where you are, with what you have, and “find joy beauty in everything”.
Juried Exhibition: “Mentors and Guiding Hands”
The VAPA Center, Charlotte, NC, May 2025
A portion of proceeds from this sale will be donated to The Light Factory.
Mentors plant seeds.
“The Muse”
Artist and Visionary Deborah Triplett was a force of creativity. Her Yard Art Day project and her encouragement inspired many creative-leaning people, including myself, to try on the identity of Artist. Deborah’s influence on my journey was foundational. This portrait, created the week of her passing in 2023, is painted on a repurposed cabinet door, a reminder to make and share art where you are, with what you have, and “find joy beauty in everything”.
“After Dinner Sprint”
When our kids were young, we had a tradition of racing on the beach after dinner. We aimed to tire them, but the energy and connection of those evenings was inspiring. As these children become vibrant young adults, I see the influence of these moments of wide open, carefree expression on them, and how highly their Dad is esteemed for demonstrating that zeal and orchestrating these memories.
