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THERE IS NOTHING MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WHAT GOD HAS PUT IN FRONT OF US TO ENJOY EACH AND EVERY DAY. GOD’S CREATION, MY INSPIRATION. He put the Art in my HeArt!

I am a representational landscape painter seeking to capture the poetry of nature, and I am excited to share with you the images that I have captured in my paintings.

Through The Artist's Eye

I often sketch, paint, and/or photograph the great outdoors first to capture the colors and setting, then move indoors to refine the painting. My goal is to have the viewer’s eyes flow comfortably through my work, and to draw them into the painting. I want you to feel as if you have visited the place I’m painting.

Outdoorsman & Naturalist

Growing up in Ohio, I spent countless hours in the woods studying and drawing nature and the wildlife that was around me. Many of my paintings have been created from sketches captured while sitting in my tree stand in the woods, or walking through the fields and farmlands.

Commission Art

I welcome commissions of my artwork. Commissions are scheduled upon obtaining and reviewing all reference materials. These personalized paintings are created on a first come basis. Interested in a personalized commission work of art? Drop me a line and lets talk about your ideas and visions!
LATEST PAINTINGS

Cobblestone Walk

9 x 12 Oil on Panel While on a trip to Böblingen Germany I fell in love with all the cobblestone walks and roads. When…

Alpine Pasture

9 x 12 Oil on Panel While going to the top of Pilatus mountain in Switzerland the cow pastures are so green, I just had…

ARTIST STATEMENT

“God’s Creation – Nature is my inspiration simply because of the endless subject matter and surprises. Although I prefer to paint nature themes, I’m open to other things that may catch my eye. Throughout my career, I have explored with various themes, subjects, and mediums. As an artist I am always a work in progress, and there is always something to learn. Exploring and collecting material for paintings is a great adventure for me, and always a thrill to wonder what’s around the bend or beyond that ridge. I like to create a sense of place that is somewhere but nowhere in particular. I hope each and every viewer sees and takes something a little different from my work, and has an experience rather than just viewing a picture. My goal is not to paint life, but to paint life into my work and create an emotional connection that will inspire my viewers.”

Why Painting Landscapes Are Special to Me?

When I am in nature, it envoks a feeling and intensity within me. This is what speaks to me, and draws me in. It is critical to me to capture this vitality, and rich diversity of the scene. I strive to implement this emotional context into a landscape painting. It is because of this, that I try to paint such reality into my paintings. I want my viewers to feel the same emotion.

I am not only relying on the knowledge that I have gained over the years, but I keep myself open to the surprises that pop up during the painting process. It’s like being on the edge; Sometimes I fall, and other times new and unexpected possibilities of expression, and technique become available to me. Because I am not afraid to be on the edge, I continue to improve my painting style and techniques. If I manage to maintain this fragile balance, a work of art is created that I am proud to put my name on, and share with others.

ON THE EASEL

Gruner Turm Step 1

18 x 24 Oil on Panel Working on the underpainting and almost done. I added the red awning and will add a couple of tables…