Education

2013

  • MFA Studio Art, Interdisciplinary, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

1998

  • BFA, Drawing & Painting, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, India
  • Associates Degree, Computer Aided Design, Jodhpur, India

Work Experience

2013

  • Graduate Assistant, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • Adjunct Faculty, Eastern Michigan University

2012

  • Guest Lecturer, IIS University, Jaipur, India
    Lecture series- Contemporary Art Trends & Practices (Studio & Theory)

  • Graduate Assistant, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2011

  • Guest Lecturer, Terra Nova Community College, OH
    Lecture series- Surface & Process (Studio & Theory)
  • Teacher Assistant, Painting, Eastern Michigan University, MI

  • Graduate Assistant, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2010

  • Graduate Assistant, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2009

  • Graduate Assistant, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2008

  • Teacher Assistant, Painting, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • Graduate Assistant, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2004

  • Art Faculty- Watercolor & Color Theory, Ann Arbor Art Center, MI

Solo Shows

2013

  • MFA Thesis Show, Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2011

  • Celebrating Traditions, Stone Arch Arts & Events, Saline, MI
  • Celebrating Traditions, Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, MI

Group Shows

2013

  • 33rd Annual Juried Show, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petosky, MI
    Annual Graduate Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2012

  • Annual Graduate Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2011

  • Annual Graduate Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • One Last Slide Show, Juried Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2010

  • Annual Graduate Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2009

  • Annual Graduate Student Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2004

  • Faculty Show, Ann Arbor Art Center, MI

2003

  • Watercolorists at EMU, Juried Show, Eaglecrest Center, Ypsilanti, MI
  • Convergence, Capstone Show, Eastern Michigan University, MI

1999

  • BBAC, Annual Juried Show, Birmingham, MI

1998

  • Indian Fine Arts Academy Exhibition, Juried Show, Jaipur, India

Awards & Scholarships

2013

  • Graduate Assistantship, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2012

  • Graduate Assistantship, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2011

  • Dorothy Lamming Scholarship
  • Graduate Assistantship, Visual Resource Library & Art History, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • Graduate Student Show Award (Painting), Eastern Michigan University, MI

2010

  • Graduate Assistantship, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI

2009

  • Graduate Assistantship, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • Graduate Student Show Award (Painting), Eastern Michigan University, MI

2008

  • Graduate Assistantship, Art Galleries, Eastern Michigan University, MI
  • Teaching Assistant (Painting), Eastern Michigan University, MI

2003

  • Honorary Mention, Watercolorists at EMU, Eaglecrest Center, Ypsilanti, MI

1998

  • National Scholarship Award for Continuing Education, Jodhpur, India
  • Second Highest GPA Award, Art Department, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, India

1997

  • Highest GPA Award, Art Department, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, India

1996

  • Highest GPA Award, Art Department, Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, India

Technical Skills

2013

  • Large Format Printing (Fabric & Paper)
    Adobe Creative Suite
    3D Printing
    Laser cutting
    Free Arm Quilting Machine

Community Service

2013

  • Decoration Lead- 17th Biennial JAINA Convention hosted by Jain Society of Greater Detroit