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 35 years in Tacoma, Washington, where I have been working the past 24 years in the aerospace industry as a methods analyst.

I have studied with a number of wonderful artists, including Richard McKinley, Desmond O'Hagan, Susan Ogilvie, and Victor Moore.

I am a current member of the Northwest Pastel Society, Tacoma Photographic Society, and the Photographic Society of America.