I was born and raised in Redding, California and have many fond memories of camping in the Mt, Shasta Wilderness area. During my growing years I spent many summers with my father as he climbed the mountain, flew gliders, skied and hiked. I fell in love with the beauty of Mt. Shasta so much that I now own property there. My love for wildlife and the outdoors is the subject matter of most of my paintings. Inspiration rises when I see a beautiful sunset reflecting on the glaciers of Mt. Shasta or when I witness the sunlight peeking through the clouds, capturing a moment in nature. These visual impressions move me to want to create its representation on canvas, much like a photographer is moved to capture an image.

For the past ten years I have been painting, starting with watercolor and have recently found a love for the versatility of acrylics. I am an artist at heart and have expressed it in many different forms from music to painting. As an artist interested in faithfully and realistically rendering what I see, I do a lot of research into the natural forms I use in my work. I use photographs and other references to put together my vision that is usually a defined, well thought out idea. Wolves are one of my favorite wildlife subjects to paint. During my research on wolves I was drawn to their instinctive social behavior. It's touching how they mate for life, are very protective of their young and have a strong family unity. Some humans could learn from the wolves’ characteristics. With the research, premeditation and forethought in each piece I create, I am deeply and emotionally attached to my work.