My love of the “view” has been a long standing interest in my life. I often work en plein air which requires standing in front of the easel for hours with full focus and study on what you are seeing. For me every work created evokes vivid memories of the day I did it complete with sounds, weather and the connection to that place in time. My studio work is inspired by the photos I have taken while exploring new and familiar places. I have worked in many art media but oil is my confirmed favorite. I am a realist with a dash of impressionism.

I Studied Art at Alma College, Michigan, taught K-12 art all over Ohio including 20+ years in Miamisburg , Ohio. I have been married for 48 years and we have two children, one daughter in law, and two grandchildren. We have lived in Dayton for about 40 years and have a cottage in Michigan. These places, among others, have been a continual source of inspiration. Retirement has given me the time not only to travel, be with friends and family but to have a more intense focus on art. It seems that “special” places to paint can be found wherever I go.