| As an American contemporary post-impressionist, I offer creative and original fine art paintings. Renown for my palette knife paintings and colorful landscapes. I have achieved note for my modern interpretation of the world around us. Often found in the field painting from life, I am considered one of the most creative outdoor painters on the scene today and have received invitations to plein air events and shows both around the country and abroad.
While the focus of my work is often celebrating the outdoors in art, my fascination with color and the ever-changing nature of life provides views of a personal and vibrant nature. I often jokingly say, with an underlying grain of truth, that "I am making up for my earlier rather beige life". Coming from a large family and then raising a large family, for many years 'calm' was the name of the game. I now find excitement in my pursuit of moving color.
The variety of diverse landscapes and constantly changing light provides both a richness of subject and a personal challenge, the product of which I can then offer to collectors and art interested patrons.
Additionally, with a passion for. and a background in. education and curriculum development spanning over 40 years, I merge these art capabilities with my love of teaching to provide private or group workshops. My eclectic and individualized style of teaching allows for a diversity of predilections, as I help others find their personal talents and visual voice while imparting the needed skills so they can better meet success and joy in their own art. | 