CV/Bio

Artist's Biography

In my lifetime, I have always wanted to be an Artist.  The Art classes I took in College opened my eyes and reinforced that wish,  but as things go, I married, left school, and then served two years in the Army.  After ending my service,  I entered our  family  business and put my dreams on hold in order to make a living for my family, which now included a Son. I drew and painted  in the evenings and  weekends ,  never once letting go of my desire, to one day, become a  professional  artist. The family business is long since gone, and my Son is grown with a family of his own.

I was  working at the University of Nebraska as a project manager when my Mother's death brought me to a crossroads. I had to decide if I should remain within the comfort of a secure job, or,  to  pursue my life's true love and ambition , I left the University in  July of 2008.

I always believed that I would become a Portrait Artist,  but along the way,  I fell  in love with painting our landscape.   I believe in the phrase, "paint what you know", therefore, I don't attempt to portray a landscape which I'm not familiar with.  We enjoy expansive skies and four very distinctive seasons,  which renews  my  motivation to  paint this land and lifestyle that I love.

Member ships, education and awards

·         Associate Member - Oil  Painters of America

·         Virtual Art Academy  with Barry John Raybould

·         Artist Workshop with Marc R. Hanson-August 10-15, 2009

·         Two years - Art Major-University of Nebraska 1965-1966

Artwork Featured in Field Trial Magazine

·         Selected for the Nebraska Artists Council's Governor's Mansion display, Winter of 2008