About the Artist
When I was in school I was told that representational painting had all been done already and there was no point in bothering with it. It took me 20 years to realize that, point or no point, I still wanted to learn how to paint what I saw. It took me another 20 years to realize that there is a value in expressing yourself in paint no matter who you are or what you do. Just as we all have a unique fingerprint, no two people will depict the same subject in the same way. It has been said, we are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. My way of expressing my spiritual nature is through my paintings. Whatever is inside of me, you will see it out there in every brushstroke. I hope that my work will bring you joy when you look at it, just as it has brought me joy in creating it.
I graduated with a fine arts degree from Stanford University in 1972. I began my career as a graphic designer, gradually going into book publication and illustration. During that time I started to take some painting workshops, and began to deepen my understanding of fine art.
Over the last twenty years I've studied with some great artists including Frank Webb, Robert E. Wood, Millard Sheets, Zoltan Szabo, Carole Barnes, Harley Brown (pastel), Kevin MacPherson and Matt Smith (oils). Now I enjoy passing along what I have learned about art through classes and workshops.
My work has won numerous awards in art competitions. It is found in both private and corporate collections internationally. I am a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylics Painters Society (NOAPS), a member of Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters and Oil Painters of America.
Galleries
The Vine, Osage Beach, MO
Walnut Street Gallery, Springfield, MO
Ozark Gallery, Willow Springs, MO
Recent Shows
Rocky Mountain Plein Air Members Show 2011
Augusta MO Plein Air 2011
Ste. Genevieve MO Plein Air 2011
White River AR Plein Air 2011
Big Cedar MO Plein Air 2011
Recent Awards
Best of Show, Augusta MO. Plein Air 2011
2nd Place, Ste. Genevieve Paintout 2011
Purchase Award, White River AR Plein Air 2011
Purchase Award, Big Cedar Plein Air 2011
Best Color and Light Award and Jurors Award, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society 2004
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