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Biography
I've always been drawn to the arts, and originally studied vocal music and directed church choirs for several years. I gradually became more interested in expressing my feelings and ideas with the visual arts, and returned to school to complete a BFA at the University of Texas at Austin.
While persuing various avenues in visual art I developed my skills in oil painting, and began to do portrait paintings for individuals and institutions.
Current work focuses on portrait and figurative paintings, and plein air landscapes in oil and pastel. The content or feelings evoked by music are sometimes the impetus for a painting: My oil painting "When David Heard" was inspired by Eric Whitacre's moving choral work by the same name. Some paintings are interpretations of Biblical stories or expressions of faith. Some include scenes or objects which relate to my personal interests, and the interpretation of the painting is left up to the viewer.
I've entered many competitions, resulting in being included in some prestigious shows, and winning awards in others. I have studied classical realism approaches to painting at the Creative Arts Center in Dallas, and the Texas Academy of Figurative Art in Fort Worth.
I taught an "Introduction to Fine Arts" class at Dallas Baptist University for eighteen years.
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