Trained as a sculptor, Denise received a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art and an MFA from Syracuse University College of Visual & Performing Art, both in sculpture. She has exhibited in New York City and upstate New York. Denise resides in New York City and Beacon, NY.

   The belief in the power of drawing to affect discovery has driven her body of work which includes wood and clay sculpture, oil and pastel drawings and woodblock prints. Her drawings often appear to be carved out of the picture plane, resembling her sculpture, while her sculpture has been inspired by her drawings of objects and natural forms. The dramatic and richly colored work comes to life revealing unexpected human qualities and whimsy.
   
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