About Me

Fiercely independent, knows the difference between good and evil, paints, writes and makes things.

Creativity positively drips from my fingertips (and some paint as well at times).  I can be funny, brash, occasionally insulting and uncommonly focused on raising spiritual and intellectual consciousness. I love dogs more than children at times (except my grandchildren), and take great joy in every aspect of life as a creator.

I live in Long Beach, California creating visual art on canvas and board. I enjoy sculpting as well and often incorporate a variety of mixed media into my paintings whenever possible. These I call "dimensional" art due to the use of a variety of creative enhancements.

I paint the American West not in the sense of "western" but as images of the West as it is. I refer to this as "country-style". Places rich in heritage and close to nature are disappearing as we transition rapidly toward the future, discarding the past as we go. Components of these older eras are a terrific source of inspiration to draw from in ways that are creative, pleasing to the eye and insightful.

"I decided some time ago that the world was my audience and the internet my gallery. My interest is in calling attention to the older eras that made us what we are today. Items from earlier eras were made to stand the test of time and they truly have done just that. Older ways of doing things also teach great lessons that can't be learned any other way.”

I have exhibited in several galleries and numerous shows throughout the West. My artwork hangs in many homes and several countries and has won the hearts of many fans.