think. feel. harmonize.

Based in Seattle, Washington, Noel is a painter and storyteller who experiments with mediums to share her observations of the human experience. Fueled by curiosity and inspired by nature, much of her work explores the many layers of awareness and presence.

Education

BFA-Painting, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Summa Cum Laude

Exhibition Record

2015 Underline, Solo Show, Lucky Envelope Brewing, Seattle, WA 

2015 Underline, Group Show, Michelle Dirkse Interior Design, Seattle, WA

2014 "#StopBeige" Group Show, Michelle Dirkse Interior Design, Seattle, WA

2014 “Drawing line” Group Show, Chase Gallery, Spokane, WA

2013 Moscow, Idaho Art Walk,  Group Show, Gritman Medical Center, Moscow, ID

2013 CAA Commencement Exhibit, Prichard Art Gallery, Moscow, ID

2013 Provost Office Exhibit, Group Show, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

2013 “To and From” Collaboration with Staci Page, Two Person Show, Reflections Gallery, Moscow, ID

2012 "A Study in Background" Solo Show, Wawawai Winery and Gallery, Pullman, WA

2012 "Water and Color" Solo Show, Gritman Medical Center, Moscow, ID

2012 University of Idaho BFA Showcase, Ridenbaugh Gallery, Moscow, ID                            

2012 Palouse Plein Air Competition, Group Show, Third Street Gallery, Moscow, ID

2012 Provost Office Exhibit, Group Show, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

2012 “Mélange” Group Show, One World Cafe, Moscow, ID

2012 Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, Ridenbaugh Gallery, Moscow, ID

2011 "Visual Stimulus" Solo Show, Wawawai Winery and Gallery, Pullman, WA

2012 Palouse Plein Air Competition, Group Show, Third Street Gallery, Moscow, ID

2012 ASUI Art Competition, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

2012 Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, Ridenbaugh Gallery, Moscow, ID

2011 Provost Office Exhibit, Group Show, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Grants/Awards

2012 Robert & Maxine McAuley Scholarship

2012  Miriam Hatch Scholarship

2012 Palouse Plein Air Competition, Awarded “Honorable Mention”

2012 Ridenbaugh Gallery, Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition, 2nd Place

2011  Parents' Association Scholarship

2011  Harriet Shrontz Art & Design Scholarship

2011 Miriam Hatch Scholarship

2011 Idaho Watercolor Society Scholarship

2011 Palouse Plein Air Competition, Awarded “Best of the Palouse”

2010 Walter & Leona Dufresne Scholarship

2009 Midge Presol Scholarship

Bibliography 

2016 The Seattle Times Pacific NW, February 7 Edition

2015 PNW Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 4

2015 Gray Magazine, Issue No. 19

2011 Uniquely Palouse, December Edition

Lectures & Appearances

Basecamp for Men Podcast E221: The Wisdom of Optimism

Guest Lecture, Intermediate Fiction Writing taught by Faculty Lecturer Annie Lampman, University of Idaho, March 18, 2013