SWA ARTIST STATEMENT

 

The visual world has always delighted me from the colors of light and shadow in nature to the colors and patterns in a fabric store, and ice crystals on a windowpane. I see stories to tell in the world and in the people and animals all around me, stories I tell with my art. My subject matter varies accordingly. I am a realistic painter by nature, but I am currently enjoying exploring abstraction.

 

It is my hope that my art will bring viewers into my drawings and paintings where they can explore and find joy and a connection to their own lives.

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I am a retired adjunct professor of the Academy of Art University and have also taught classes and workshops at other venues. After many years working first as a graphic artist, then graphic designer, product illustrator, technical illustrator, and finally contract illustrator, I retired to concentrate on full time drawing and painting. I work in most media with my current concentration being in watercolor, acrylics, and mixed media.

 

I have participated in several shows, won many awards, and have judged numerous art shows. My work resides in the Air Force Art Collection and in various private collections in the U.S.A and abroad.