Artist Statement
The soft sound of the wind moving through the pines; the power of sunlight peeking through the trees; the faint sound of a single exclusive distant bird; the temperature, and the pure clean smell of nature. These moments call me to protect our environment. What I observe in nature becomes the hub of the painting that tells the story I want you to hear.
My influences include master artists, C.M. Russel, Carl Rungus, Bob Kuhn and some of today’s great painters, John Seerey-Lester, Terry Isaac, John Banovich, Scott Christensen. Nature,
I pursue reference material year round. I live in an area that provides wildlife experiences first hand and I travel the country to expand my view. It is vital and enlivening to see wildlife in their habitat. When I do, I feel the excitement and inspiration for each piece. I allow all of my senses to bring the animal to life on canvas.
My work is representational with a slight impressionistic edge. I set the mood by playing with
Recent Artwork
“The soft sound of the wind moving through the pines; the power of sunlight peeking through the trees; the soft sound of a single exclusive distant bird; the temperature, and the pure clean smell of nature.
It is all of these particular moments that make it essential for us to protect our environment. What I see in nature is the base that holds the painting together, and tells the story.”