About Me and My Art

My site is a bit different than most. I paint images of things I respond to. My intent is to appeal to your inner voice and feel as I do. To that end, I often use a variety of materials to add dimension to my canvases. I call them 3D effects.

Often, I use paintings I've created to produce digital prints which I sell through Artpal, a print producer who offers a wide variety of print-related products. My prints sometimes turn out better than the original art they are derived from. I am occasionally as surprised as you will be. With over 80 print images available, it will be worth your time to follow the links to Artpal and take a look.

I am fiercely independent, know the difference between good and evil, I paint, write and make things with my hands.

I enjoy using my hands to make things. I can be funny, brash, occasionally insulting and uncommonly focused on raising spiritual and intellectual consciousness. I love dogs and children at times 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 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" or "Contemporary County". 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. I have won several awards, most recently 3rd place in the distinguished Newport Beach Art Show last year with "Serenity Beach". My artwork hangs in many homes in several countries and has won the hearts of many fans.

Memorable art can make a house a home. I hope you'll consider my art when looking for something you'll love for years and years.