new art 
new artwork
pining for red
original painting and edition prints
Technically speaking, this latest work is not really new. It was created in 2010 and we had planned to use this image for our Christmas cards. But the image got put away after we didn't have time to prepare it for print.
In November of 2011, it was pulled from storage, color corrected and a few small prints were made as well as our holiday cards for the year. It was a big hit with those who received it.
Now that it is available, we felt it deserved a spot as a new work (which it essentially is, since it has only recently been available) and making the original and limited edition prints available.
The cardinal has always been a welcome spot of color in a bleak winter landscape.The vibrant red contrasts with the dull greens of cedars in our woods and glades.
The original or limited edition prints may be purchased through our online gallery.
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biography biography
The glades and forests surrounding my
southern Missouri home provide a sense
of closeness to nature and a stimulus for
my work. I enjoy a continuous source of
subjects—from plants and insects to
birds and mammals—which become the
themes in my designs. The use of line
and solid shapes reveals aboriginal art
roots that helped develop my technique.
Within each painting, I try to capture the
grace and beauty that is inherent in all
living creatures and offer that to the
observer for a visual experience and a
celebration of life.
After studying art at Missouri Western State University
in Saint Joseph, Missouri, I have worked as an artist,
graphic designer, and a botanical and zoological model
builder for major museums and science centers
throughout the world. I now devote my time entirely
to my painting.
Acquiring an interest in the native art of the Pacific
Northwest coast in the mid-1990s, I experimented with its
structure and imagery. Within a few years, my acrylic and ink paintings had transformed from the traditional iconic style into my own personal perspective of the natural world.
Pinnacle Hills Art Festival
Joint Exhibition, 1st Place - 2D Art, 2008
Joint Exhibition, 2009
Quicksilver Art Gallery
Featured Artist, 2009
Continued Representation, 2009-Present
Longview Art & World Music Festival
Joint Exhibition, Honorable Mention, 2010
Poor Richard's Art Gallery
Featured Artist, 2011
Continued Representation, 2010-Present
Springfield Conservation Nature Center
Solo Artist Exhibition, 2011
Branson Central Theater
Solo Artist Exhibition, 2011
Forsyth Art Guild
Joint Exhibition, Honorable Mention, 2011
Randy Bacon Gallery
Solo Artist Exhibition, 2011
Exhibits and Honors
The Josh Mitchell Gallery
Solo Artist Exhibition, 2006
Sleepy Creek Vineyards
Continued Representation, 2006-Present
Hawthorn Galleries
Joint Exhibition, 2007
Springfield Artfest
Joint Exhibition, 2008
Good Girl Gallery
Featured Artist, 2008
Articles
"The Beauty of Parts"—Missouri Life magazine
August, 2011
