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BETWEEN US - 30 x 20 accepted into-
American Impressionist Society 27th Annual Juried Exhibit
venue: Mockingbird Gallery Bend, Oregon September 4 - October 3 2026
180 accepted paintings out of 1600 entries
- Modern Impressionist Magazine - Competition Chosen Top 20 Finalist Oct/Nov Issue 2025
- Invited into "Winter Showcase" special exhibit at The Centerpiece Gallery -Dec 2025 -Jan 2026
- BoldBrush Int Art Competition: Chosen Fav 15% by FASO staff - April 2026
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La Dolce Vita - 28x18 (SOLD) has been accepted into:
OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA 35th Annual Juried Exhibit Opens May 31st at
Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs, CO - runs through August 2026
American Association of Professional Artists (AAPL) - First Annual Online Open Competition
- BoldBrush Int Art Competition: Chosen Fav 15% by FASO staff - April 2026
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" Right Out of the Gate" 20x16 was accepted:
National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Annual Juried - 2026
Ballard Fine Art Gallery, Sheriden WY - Opens Sept 4th 2026
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Soaking it All In - 16 x 20 accepted into:
Salmagundi Art Club NYC - Summer Living- Members juried exhibit June 30-July 31 2026
Bold Brush INternational Art Compeition- Chosen FAV15% FASO staff. 2025
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Nautical Accents 12 x 12 oil accepted into:
American Impressionist Society Annual Small works national juried in person exhibit -
J. Petter Galleries161 Douglas, MI - May 1-30 2026
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THE BEAUTY OF PALERMO - 36x24 oil on canvas (SOLD)
- BEST IN SHOW AWARD - American Impressionist Society Annual Members online juried exhibit - 2025
- OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA National juried exhibit May-June 2025 - Herrig Center For the Arts - Bradenton FL
- RICHESON75 Figurative International 2025 - Juried into this International 2025 Online Exhibit
- National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) Associate Members online International juried - 2025
- Modern Impressionist Magazine Top 20 Finalists March/April 2025 issue
- BoldBrush Chosen Fav 15% International Competition - March 2025
This painting was purchased into the private collection of art philanthropist Dorothy Driehaus Mellin
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L'Oro D'Oro (The Golden Hour) 24x24 oil
Juried into Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibit 2025
hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham. September 11 - October 11, 2025
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Golden Hour on Main Street - 24 x 30 - SOLD
National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society (NOAPS) Fall Online Showcase Juried Exhibit 200 accepted out of 1700 entries. -2025
Chosen by FASO Staff - FAV 15% Bold Brush International Competition - July 2026
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"Dancer at Rest" 36 x 48 oil has been juried into:
NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY Spring online showcase 2025
200 works out of 1200 accepted
(SOLD)
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"La Strada Stretta " 36 x 24 oil has been accepted into
OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA National juried exhibit 2024
Venue: Marks Art, Wichita, Kansas. 2024. (SOLD)
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"Spring Arrivals " 24 x 18 oil juried into:
NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY BEST OF AMERICA
Exhibit was held at Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL. Oct 2024
(SOLD)
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At the End of the Day - 20 x 24 oil juried into:
NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTER SOCIETY (NOAPS)
Fall Online National Juried exhibit 2024 - One of 200 works accepted from over 1600 entries.
MODERN IMPRESSIONIST MAGAZINE- 2024
Chosen as Top 20 Finalists by Modern Impressionist Magazine Oct/Nov 2024 issue
"Harmony Blues " 16 x 20 oil has been juried into: (SOLD)
1. AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SOCIETY Annual 2024 national exhibit - 1600 entrees with 180 accepted.
Hosted by Rockport Art Assoc & Museum in Mass - Reception 9/28
2. OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Eastern Regional juried exhibit hosted by Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham, Alabama 2023.
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Back Streets -14 x 18 oil. plein air event
• Wins 3rd Place Award Plein Air event "Paint The Forest- Wake Forest- 2024
• Accepted into the Fine Arts League of Cary Regional Juried Exhibit 2025
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Beach Time - 12x12 oil on panel - SOLD
Wins Honorable Mention at the. 2024 Wilmington Art Association Annual Spring Juried Exhibit
“Carriage in Queue” 24x30 accepted into
American Impressionist Society Annual Juried Exhibit 2023.
Exhibit is at Somerville Manning gallery in Delaware Aug 3rd - Sept 2nd 2023
SOLD
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"Between Poses "- 16x12 oil (SOLD) - accepted into:
• OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Eastern Regional Exhibit Fall 2022 - James Ross Fine Art, IN
• MERIT AWARD - NATIONAL OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY - Online exhibit 2021
• AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SOCIETY online juried members exhibit 2022
• Fine Arts Connoisseur Magazine - Spotlight Feature 2022
• TOP Fav 15% BOLD BRUSH International monthly Art competition Dec 2021
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Timeless - 14 x 10 oil juried into:
NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTER SOCIETY
Annual Associate Online exhibit 2023
- One of 250 works accepted from over 1660 entries
(SOLD)
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"Rodeo Pick-Up" 11 x 14 oil (SOLD)
• NATIONAL OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY
Annual Online Fall Exhibit 2022
- One of 260 works accepted from over 1650 entries
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"Summer Stripes" 24 x 24 oil - SOLD
• NATIONAL OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY
Assoc Annual Online Exhibit - One of 360 works accepted from over 1500 entries
• TOP Fav 15% BOLD BRUSH Fasosite staff, International monthly Art competition 2025
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"TWO MANY BUCKETS" 30 x 23 oil (SOLD)
NATIONAL OIL AND ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY
(NOAPS) Spring International Online Exhibit - 2022
- One of 200 works accepted from over 1600 entries
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"Dog Days of Summer" - 18 x 24 oil (Sold)
• AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SOCIETY
• NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY
Juried into these Online Annual Exhibits for AIS and NOAPS above - 2021
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"Tidal Pool Treasures 12 x 12 oil on linen - (SOLD)
AMERICAN IMPRESSIONIST SOCIETY - National Small works Showcase juried exhibit 2021
Hosted by Reinhart Fine Art Charleston, SC
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"Morning Ritual" 14 x 18 (SOLD) has been juried into
• NATIONAL OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTERS SOCIETY Best of America 2021 - Dana Gallery Missoula Montana
• OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Salon Exhibit 2020
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American Impressionist Society National Exhibit
October 22- Jan 2021 • Illume Gallery • St. George, Utah
Surfer's Stripes - 18 x 18 oil - (SOLD)
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• National Oil and Acrylic Painters Spring online exhibition 2020
• Featured in the July 4th 2020 issue of Wrightville Beach Magazine
Sea Spray, 24 x 24 oil (SOLD)
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American Allied Artists National Exhibit - 2020 (SOLD)
Bucket, Shovel, Trowel Day 12 x 12 - oil
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OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA Eastern Regional Juried Exhibit
Captain Tom - 20 x 16 oil on linen (SOLD)
Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, Alabama 2019
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National Oil & Acrylic Painter Society Fall Online Exhibit 2019
Endless Summer Arrives - 20 x 16 oil on linen (SOLD)
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• American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibit - 2017
Girl In the Bright Orange Skirt - 36 x 20 oil on panel (SOLD)
Montgomery Lee Fine Art, Park City, Utah - 2017
• Featured article in Wrightsville beach Magazine - the #1 Coastal Magazine in NC 2018
• Featured in American Art Collector 2017
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SURFING SISTERS - 15 x 30 OIL (SOLD)
• Winner of Outstanding Figurative in Women's Painters of the South East Exhibit-- 2016
• Award of Excellence - National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society 2016 International Online Exhibit
• Accepted: Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibit 2015
Venue: James Ross Fine Art - Indianapolis
• Accepted: American Impressionist Society Oct Annual juried 2016
Venue: Howard Mandville Gallery, Kirkland WA
• Fine Arts Connoisseur Magazine - featured with national master painters on children in art
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• Juried Into American Impressionist Society Annual Exhibit Oct 2015 (SOLD)
BEACHED IN CAPRI - 20 x 20 oil on linen
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• Oil Painters of America Eastern- Sept - 2016
• National Oil & Acrylic Painters International on line competition 2016
CENTRAL PARK CLASSIC - 24 x 30 oil on linen (SOLD)
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American Impressionist Society - 2011
Ferry To The Grotto 24 x 24 oil (SOLD)
• Winner Southwest Magazine Award of Excellence, - Judge Scott Christensen
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--- OLDER WORKS OF MERIT -- 
Rush Hour - 16 x 20 Oil
• Juried Into Oil Painters of America Eastern 2014
•Juried into National Oil & Acrylic Painters - 2016
•Juried into Women Painters of the Southeast 2015
• Rhapsody Respite - 24 x 30 oil on linen
Juried into Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional 2013
Rhapsody Respite - 24 x 30 oil on linen (SOLD)
Exhibit - McBride Gallery, Annapolis MD
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• Limoncello - Juried into Women Painters of the Southeast Annual Exhibit 2016
• Mr. Cool - Juried into Women Painters of the Southeast Annual Exhibit 2015
Seeking Sea Glass - 30 x 20 oil (SOLD) • Juried Into Women Painters of the Southeast 2013
Winner Alfred & Mary Crimi Award of Excellence Audubon National Artists Org, 2011 - Salmagundi Club, NYC
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Fleeing The Foam 12 x 6 oil on canvas Winner Jack Richeson Award of Excellence Audubon Artist's Annual National Exhibit
Salmgundi Club, NYC - 2009
1st Place - Free Refills- Acrylic on board - 12 x 9 (SOLD) Winner First Place Fine Arts League of Cary Annual Juried Exhibit - 2009
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1st place - Sizzling Sausages 24 x 30 oil Winner Best North Carolina State Fair Scene - 2010
1st place Primary Colors in Como Oil 46 x 46- Winner First Place Durham Art Guild 46th Annual Show - 2000
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SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Midtown Magazine _ July Issue - 2025
Feature with Summer BFF art
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Featured in Spotlight on Nicole Kennedy in Fine Arts Connoisseur Magazine
BETWEEN POSES 16 x 12
• Fine Arts Connoisseur National Magazine
featured with national master painters on CHILDREN IN ART 2016 -
Surfing Siblings 15 x 30
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WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH MAGAZINE -
ARTIST HIGHLIGHT FEATURE - 2020
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Wrightville Beach Magazine. Summer HIghlight
SEA SPRAY - 24 x 24 2020
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MIDTOWN MAGAZINE 2020
Nicole's "Rural Charms in Shades of White" 16 x 20 (Sold)
featured in the Fall Issue of Raleigh's Midtown Magazine
Wake Living Magazine Nicole's "Summer in the City" on their cover for the June 2018 issue with an in depth interview by Alice Osborn. SOLD Please click to go to the Virtual Copy - do a search to page 79 will jump you to the article.
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