I
have been pursuing art since the 1970s, garnering many awards,
including Second Best of Show and First Place in several
categories. A specialty book publisher chose me to paint the
illustrations for a children’s book. Recently, I was one of the
artists chosen for the 2008 “Butterflies at Branson” art exhibit
featuring larger-than-life fiberglass butterflies sponsored by
local businesses.
I use all media, but oil is predominate. I have participated in
many workshops and classes. Perhaps one of the greatest influences
in my painting has been Frederick Taubes, who taught me the
advantages of grinding my own paints. His knowledge and research
into the technique of art and the transcription of life subjects
into art has been invaluable. Over the years, I’ve immersed myself
in both the practice of art and the study of art, applying the
experience and knowledge of one to the other. All life is an
ever-changing adventure, and I seek to capture that adventure on
canvas. Because of the unending variety of life’s experiences, my
approach is an inclusive appreciation of all styles and subjects.
To truly translate life’s experiences into art, I cannot be limited
to only one subject or only one style. Each painting is a fresh
beginning, an opportunity to interpret one of life’s moments into a
piece of captured experience executed onto canvas.
I am mindful of
the source of all gifts and blessings; and I am thankful to Him for
sharing a small portion of His infinite creativity with us. To God
be the glory!