Artist Statement:
I am a wildlife painter and have dedicated the past 33 years to painting my observations in nature. I travel consistently and capture images of my subjects in their natural surroundings. Fueled by this experience I return to the studio and transfer the encounter on linen with thick layers of colorful oil paint. The vibration of color brings the subjects energy directly to the observer.
The work created is collected from Dallas to Dubai and Exhibited Internationally.
It has shown in 15 museums, 18 Solo Exhibitions, and over 180 Group Exhibitions.
It is an honor for me to be the conduit as a painter. Painting is a meditation and means of sharing my respect for the natural world. I am a Signature Member of Artist For Conservation, BC. Canada, as a member I commit 10% of the proceeds from my work to conservation.
Exhibitions:
Museum Exhibitions
Allentown Art Museum,PA., Desert Caballeros Museum,AZ., Dutot Museum,PA., Booth Western Art Museum, GA., Everhart Museum, PA., Greater Plains Art Museum, NB.,Hunterdon Art Museum, NJ., International Museum of Art, TX., Lanwan Art Museum, China, Monmouth Museum, NJ., New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, NM., Old West Museum, WY., State Museum of Pennsylvania, PA., Tucson Desert Museum, AZ., Women’s Museum Of California, CA
Selected Exhibitions
2021
Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival Quick Draw, Jackson, Wy
Uncommon Light, Gallery Wild, Jackson, WY
Cowgirl Up, Desert Caballeros Museum, Wickenburg, AZ
South Eastern Wildlife Exposition, Charleston, SC
"3 Billion", Georgia Audubon Society, Hudgens Center, Atlanta, GA
Auradell Gallery @ Stroudsmoor, Stroudsburg, PA, Solo Exhibition
2020
Fall Arts Festival, Gallery Wild, Jackson, Wy
Cowgirl Up, Desert Caballeros Museum, Wickenburg, AZ
South Easter Wildlife Exposition, Charleston, SC
Western Spirit, Old West Museum, Cheyenne, Wy
Artist In Residency L'auberge, Sedona, AZ
Artistic Influences:
Contemporary influences include Wolf Kahn, Rothko, Anselm Keifer, Alex Katz, Andrew Goldsworthy, and 1000's more. My friends are a huge influence, Julie Askew, Jeremy Bradshaw, Ed Chestnovitch, Linda Guenste, Silas Thompson, Carrie Wild, etc.
