We travel quite extensively, and would love to see you at one of the shows. View our calendar at the page linked below:

Link: Show Schedule

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Enjoying life in full stride.

At an early age I developed an interest in athletics, fishing, camping and model aviation. These exciting activities helped create an open mind and a thirst for adventure. 

In 1985 I received a degree in commercial recreation. My goal was to become an activities director for a reputable vacation resort. The place where I began the journey was a fantastic location to sharpen the skills needed for recreation management. Snow skiing , tennis, water sports, golf, festivals and beautiful scenery provided a wonderful opportunity. 

 

After three months the master plan became distorted. While snow skiing, I fell and slid head first into the base of a tree, breaking my neck at the fourth cervical vertebrae. The crushed spinal cord left me completely paralyzed from the shoulders down. After one year of recovery and a determined pursuit for a fulfilling life, I discovered the art of painting. 

For Christmas 1986, I received a set of Crayola watercolors. Without prior experience, an adventure began that has provided tremendous enjoyment. 

 

Through painting I remain active outdoors, visually absorbing all that nature provides, documenting interests and sharing my passion for life. Also Sharing this passion, is my wife Anne. Without her love and tireless enthusiasm, the artistic pursuits and happiness that I cherish would not be possible. Having been together for 17 years we have battled to find direction in our bizarre, difficult and sometimes chaotic life. 

 

An intricate part of that direction has been Anne's incredible effort to discover methods for showing what I have accomplished with a paint brush. The marketing of Originals, calendars, notecards, limited edition prints and an always growing show schedule has paved the way to our current strength.

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---- For how many hours can you paint? 

 

A productive day is 6 to 8 hours of painting. Distractions would be our show schedule or major televised sporting events such as golf, tennis or baseball. 

 

---- Does your mouth get tired? 

 

Actually, not at all. The mouth stick I am holding is quite light. It probably weighs less than 2 ounces. I don't bite on the mouth stick, I am just gently holding it between my teeth. 

 

---- How long does it take to complete a painting? 

 

The amount of time needed to complete a painting depends on the size. A large scene, (30 inches square), could require several months and a small painting a couple weeks. Normally I have four or more projects in progress at one time. 

 

---- Which is your favorite painting? 

 

When asked about my favorite, the most logical answer is the painting I have not done yet. The motivator is always the next big project.

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