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My art career really began in high school when
my art teacher admitted to stealing one of my paintings and refused to give it
back, stating that he will appreciate it far more than I will. This experience gave me the
realization that I could do well as an artist. A few years later I graduated in illustration from Utah
State University. Since then I’ve worked as an illustrator but more
recently and passionately as a townscape and animal artist. I have a vast
interest in life and this is reflected in the variety of created work. I’ve
painted Greek ceiling paintings, award winning portraits of musicians in the
Utah Symphony, children’s portraits, landscapes for Utah ski resorts, fashion
illustration, and paintings of show and race horses.
Now, I’m exploring and expressing as much as
possible my heart and soul through the subject matter of animals, nature, light
and often historical architecture. I am inspired by the work of living artists,
James Reynolds, Dan McCaw, Scott Burdick, Skip Whitcomb, and also
of Sargent, Levitan, Phillip Goodwin, Sorolla, Monet and Vouillard. Along
with my love of drawing, color, and exploring contrasts, it is also my passion
for finding what inspires me in life and to create more and more from this
place within.
When
I am in the presence of nature, of animals, of beautiful old buildings, a certain
kind of light, I am immediately restored to peace, to wholeness, to an
indescribable calm. For me, these experiences are nothing less than
sacred. I strive to create paintings, which give this calm sacred experience
to the viewer.
My work is included in several collections in
Utah, my home state, as well as across the US. I am continuing to grow as
an artist and expand my vision as I exhibit my paintings in local and national
shows. My paintings are represented by Montana Trails Gallery in
Bozeman MT, Gallery MAR in Park City, Utah Apple Frame, Utah and The Gallery
at Clarkes in Southern Utah
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