About The Artist

ARTIST STATEMENT

My inspirations do not just come from many of the great masters, but from the artists I have studied under during my education. I have also been fortunate to have a mother who also has a BFA from WSU. She was the catalyst for me to pursue my art degree, and is still painting at age 88. Besides my mother, the person who was an early mentor to me was artist/sculptor Victor "Vic" Moore. He was my art instructor for six years in the Pullman School District - when art was still considered curriculum.

Most of my work leans towards Realism, and usually conveys an image of calmness or wonder. Though each painting, glass work, or photograph, has a special meaning to me, I want the viewer to walk away with their own emotions from the work - in this way they also become part of the creative process.

Many artists are known for one certain style or subject matter. The search to create something different sometimes takes me across a wide variety of styles, medium, and subject matter. My latest art is primarily done using soft pastels, with my paintings being impressionistic landscapes and cityscapes. I've also started creating glass paper weights.

My painting, photography, and glass work, has brought about a much needed spiritual awakening to this artist's soul. My only wish is for my art to be viewed, absorbed, pondered and remembered.

BIOGRAPHY

I was born in Seattle, Washington in 1952. My family moved to Pullman, Washington in 1953, where I spent the rest of my childhood and young adult years.

In 1976 I obtained a BA in Fine Arts from Washington State University. I have lived the last 31 years in Tacoma, Washington, where I have been working the past 20 years in the aerospace industry as a methods analyst.

I have slowly been transitioning back to what my heart desires - my art and photography.

I am a current member of the Northwest Pastel Society.

Below is my sunrise photo of Washington State University.

Click on the photo below to see all of my Sunrise and Sunset Photos.