Since moving to Colorado from New York in 2001, I have sought to capture the elements that are ubiquitous to the western landscape through oil painting with an emphasis on the sky.

I am interested in how we visually and emotionally experience the landscape. My paintings reflect a nostalgia of place and render a feeling of peace while trying not to sacrifice these greater truths for lesser details. 

Mindful of a contemporary expression, my earlier work focused on the elements of composition and value all within a square format. Often rendered with a muted high-key palette, I emphasized big shapes within a clear value plan. This allowed me to suggest the the subtle colors and textures of each surface.

As of late, I’m exploring the visual perception of color as it relates to the landscape. This next step in my artwork represents a new time of growth. I’m motivated by the idea that though using the language of color; alongside composition and value, I can find a more nuanced way to express the landscape.

“The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim His handiwork.” - Psalm 19:1

EDUCATION

2019 Jay Moore Mentorship

2001 Masters in Secondary Science Education; University of Rochester, NY

2000 Bachelors of Science; BioMedical Illustration; Iowa State University

EVENTS

2024 Coors Western Art Show, Denver, Colorado

2023 Castle Rock Arts Fest, Castle Rock, Colorado

2023 Broadmoor Traditions Fine Art Festival, Colorado Springs, Colorado

2023 Pearl Street Arts Fest, Boulder, Colorado

2023 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek, Colorado

2023 Park Hill Arts Festival, Denver, Colorado

2022 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek, Colorado

2022 Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines, Iowa

2022 “The Heaven’s Declare” Exhibition, Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, Texas, April - July 2022

2021 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Cherry Creek Colorado

2021 Colorado Governors Art Show, Loveland Art Museum

2020 Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils, The Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX

2020 New Western Talent Exhibition

2020 National Sunrise Sunset Show, The Rice Gallery, Kansas City, KS

2019 Room and Board - Denver, Colorado - July - Featured Artist 

PUBLICATIONS

2022 Southwest Art Magazine - April Link

2020 Parker Lifestyle Magazine -February Issue - Featured Artist - Link

2016 HGTV Magazine September Issue page 111

2007 Journal of Alternative Medicine