I set out to create a peaceful contemplative setting, paintings that illustrate the relationship between man and nature, a reminder of our state of being and the simple aspects of life. Regardless of outcome the natural world is a presence beyond human control and I have great respect for that. I use formal qualities and objects of nostalgia as the prime vehicle to convey this idea.

I have been involved in the arts my whole life and have slowly narrowed my focus to painting. I work primarily with oils on canvas. The process begins as a drawing from direct observation of my subject matter. I enjoy the labor of painting, the sounds of brushes on canvas, smells of fresh paint on the palette, and the crisp brilliant colors that can be achieved.

Education:

Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, BFA Sculpture 1996

Shows:

Albina Press (Portland, OR) 2008
Tyson Gallery (Portland, OR) 2008
Benjamin Benjamin Gallery (Hood River, OR) 2008
The Woods (Portland, OR) 2008
Moreland Frameworks & Gallery (Portland, OR) 2009
Stumptown Coffee (Portland, OR) 2009
Gold Dust Meridian (Portland, OR) 2009
The Press Club (Portland, OR) 2010
Lovejoy Bakers (Portland, OR) 2010
Gold Dust Meridian (Portland, OR) 2010
Night Light Lounge (Portland, OR) 2010
Stumptown Coffee (Portland, OR) 2011

Group Shows:

“In Common” (Invitational) Pulliam Gallery, Portland, OR 2010
Southern Oregon Sculpture Exhibit, Grants Pass Museum of Art, Grants Pass, OR 2002
Beaverton Showcase, Beaverton Mall, Beaverton OR, 2001
Art About Architecture, Oregon State University, Recipient of Oregon State University Presidents Award 2000