Denise was born on Ellis Island, NY and grew up on Staten Island, NY.
She has made her home on Shelter Island for some years now. Denise has always made her living as a painter, even in her early career days. A bright and highly focused woman, her process as a colorist is extraordinary in its meditative, ever expanding quality.

Denise was educated at Wagner College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1972, and at
New York University with a Master of Fine Arts in 1976.

Selected Solo Exhibitions:

Pamela Williams Gallery Amagansett, NY (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)
Kathryn Markel Fine Arts, NY, NY (2005, 2002,1999,1995)
Fleur Fine Arts, Chicago, IL (2004)
Tapestry Gallery Sun Valley, Sun Valley, ID (2004, 2003)
Lizan-Tops Gallery, East Hampton, NY (2004, 2003, 2001, 2000,1999)
National Arts Club, NY, NY (2001)
Morgan Rank Gallery, East Hampton, NY (1998,1997,1996,1995,1994)
Virginia Lynch Gallery, Tiverton, RI (1995,1996)

Fellowships and Awards:

Vermont Colony Fellowship, Artist’s Life Fellowship, National Arts Club Nominated Member, Outstanding Women of America, Reader’s Digest featured American artist

Selected Public and Corporate Collections:

American Broadcasting Corp.
Cornell University
Chicago University
Credit-Suisse Asset Management
Kellogg's of Battle Creek MI
Leucadia, Inc.
Lenox, Inc.
Liberty Funds
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
New York University
Price Waterhouse
Ralph Lauren, Inc.
Sanyo Corp.
SONY
UBS Dillon Reed
University of Chicago Children's Hospital
Reader's Digest