ARTIST STATEMENT

Painting is my passion!

With rich vibrant color I strive to interpret the beauty and drama of the world around me.

I paint "En Plein Air"  when possible, believing there is no substitute for being directly in front of my subject for direct observation of nuances in light, deep mysterious shadows, back-lighting season and weather. Frequent travel allows for new vistas, colors and inspiration in my work. New Mexico, Florida and Tuscany being favorite destinations.

I do not embrace total realism but add just enough detail to capture that elusive "essence or mood" of time and place. I never tire of exploring the endless variety in nature from the curl of a petal or leaf, the twist of a tree limb, folds of mountains, rocks, oceans, clouds and changes of season. By contrast I also enjoy the discipline of painting architectural subjects and am inspired to record local scenes, particularly those that threatened.

I start work by rapidly and loosely blocking in local color and values then build the paint up in layers, refining details and adjusting color balance. If the work is completed in the studio, I work from reference photos for detailing but try to retain the spontaneity that comes from out door observation.

BIOGRAPHY

Graduate University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning (DAAP) BFA Painting, Magna Cum Laude, BSc Art Education, Cum Laude. 1978.

Studio and Gallery owner /Instructor/ resident artist at Art House and Art House II, Loveland Ohio.

Art Academy Instructor, Plein Air Painting, 4 years

12 years Teaching Art at Loveland High School.

Theatre Work includes Directing, Scenic Design and Scenic Painting for over 115 Productions for professional, Educational and Community Theatre Groups. Numerous award for many productions.

RECENT SOLO SHOWS

2016, Artifact Gallery, New York NY

2016, "Landscapes +", Mariemont, OH

2015, Featured Artist, Gallery 42, Mason OH

2014,  " Trees 'n Seasons", A.B. Cohen Gallery, Xavier University, Cincinnati OH

2006- Present  Gallery 66, Cibola County Art Gallery, Grants, NM

Work rotating  at New Mexico Visitor Center.