I was born in Germany 11/2/1957. My father was in the Airforce so we traveled to many places as a child. I've lived in Maryland now for 40 years.
My love for art and painting began as a child and carried through to Adulthood. I've currently been active in acrylic and pastel painting for 15 years. I discovered nature at a young age by watching wildlife and exploring pathways into the woods and watching trees during their seasonal changes. The beauty of nature in all its forms is what inspires me to paint. The various hues created by light and shadows are the bases of my choices whether its landscape, wildlife or still life. My goal in painting is to convey the mood of the scenery when creating landscapes and not just based on what I see. My interest and love for animal and wildlife in their various habitats across the planet inspires me to paint them.
ART BACKGROUND:
Various College courses in drawing, painting, and design. Painting at Montpelier Art Center. Tutored by two gallery owner artists. Previously a member of the Maryland Pastel Society. Self study. Showed at DMG Artworks in Annapolis, MD. Displayed art in Bethesda, MD., and also at Glen Burnie Custom Framing. Photographed piece in the Annapolis Gazette. Sold artist.
