As a lifelong naturalist , retired science teacher and homestead farmer much of my art reflects my love of animals, nature and landscape. Moving between detail, realism and impression I mostly work in watercolor, but also use ink, acrylic, pastel and assemblage.

Perhaps my favorite work is created on site in nature. En plein air painting brings me to the mountains, farms, gardens and even in town. I carry my sketchbook along with pencils, pens, brushes and portable paints with me practically everywhere I go. Enjoying local music or waiting for appointments present opportunities to practice technique as I capture expressions, movement and form.
My formal education is in Biology and Science teaching. Along the way I have taken several college art classes, but mostly I am self-taught. I have shown my art through the following organizations: Blue Mountain Artisan Guild in Pomeroy, WA , Blue Mountain Artists of Dayton, WA, ArtWalla in Walla Walla, WA, Allied Arts in Richland, WA, Bristle Gallery, Kennewick, WA, the Valley Art Center, Clarkston, WA, The Dalles Art Center in The Dalles, Oregon, Pendleton Center for the Arts, Pendleton, Oregon, and PAWA - Plein Air, Washington. My art has also been featured in several gallery shows, events and businesses throughout the region.