Artist Statement
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I was born and grew up in Colorado Springs at the base of Pikes Peak.  I was surrounded by a unique and beautiful landscape. I was also born at a time in which it was possible to devote many hours unsupervised to freely explore my surroundings for many hours.  This opportunity to walk freely in the foothills, observing, and listening gave me an appreciation for my home.  I never take my ability to walk outside in this region for granted.  It was because of this freedom to move through my beautiful surroundings, that I credit my love for art and painting, color, harmony and experimentation. 

I was also left alone to create art of my own at an early age.  I was encouraged to draw and paint by my earliest teachers and classmates.  I made some money at a young age by drawing caricatures of classmates.

I didn't receive a formal art instruction, but I attended as many classes as I was able to while raising a family and working, thanks to the support of my spouse and family.  

I put away my art instruction for a time to complete my degree in electrical engineering and to follow that long career. 

After my career was completed, I returned to art.  I rediscovered the joy of bringing my vision of art to canvas or paper. I draw inspiration from past artists as well as a young and invigorating art community in Colorado Springs.  I am not a realistic painter (not in my DNA) and my art can feature some exaggeration or abstraction of the subject, be it form, color or texture. 

Now, I look at almost any object, or landscape or wondering cloud to inspire a painting.

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