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A little about me.
I have lived in Bloomington, Indiana for 35 years. I paint in a representational manner, but with a brevity focused on design and color.
I study outside "en plein air" all year round. Some studies I make larger in my studio, others are left as they are because I feel I cannot improve upon them or because they are better smaller and more intimate.
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About my art.
When I stop to paint, it is usually because of the light and not necessarily because of the thing or place.
I try my best to depict strong light and shadow. I attribute any success in this arena not only to years of experience, but also to my use of a split primary palette composed of both warm and cool colors.
I believe in the importance of good drawing skills. Even when I paint loose and abstractly, I still want to convey each scene with authenticity and realism.
Select Painting Awards and Shows
2018
Art Muse Master Class - Dec Winner
Art Muse Master Class - Dec Hon Mention
Door County Plein Air - Featured Artist
Paint Grand Traverse - Invited Artist - Hon Mention
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air- 4th Place
Indiana Artists Juried Exhibit - Merit Award
John Waldron Arts Center 2-Man Show
2017
Door County Plein Air - Featured Artist
Kekionga Paint Out - Third Place
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air - Hon Mention
Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibit
Fairfield Paint Out - Judge
Persimmon Festival Art Show - Judge
2016
Oil Painters of America Salon Show
OPA Online Showcase - Honorable Mention
Artist's Magazine Annual Competition - Finalist
Tippecanoe on Canvas Plein Air - 1st Place
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air - 3rd Place
Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibit - Memorial Award
Outdoor Painters Soc - Plein Air Southwest Salon
Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibition
Richmond Art Museum Annual Exhibit
T.C. Steele Festival of Flowers Paint Out - Judge
2015
Oil Painters of America Salon Show
Oil Painters of America National Exhibit
American Impressionist Society Annual Exhibit
Artist's Magazine Annual Competition - Finalist
IPAPA Annual Show - People's Choice and 3rd Place
Augusta Plein Air - Hon Mention / Purch Award
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air - 2nd Place
Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit
Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibit
Richmond Art Museum Annual Exhibit
Solo Show Gallery Two - Carmel, IN
2014
OPA Online Showcase - Honorable Mention
RayMar Fine Art - Monthly Finalist, Nov/Dec
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air - Best of Show
First Brush of Spring Plein Air - 1st Place
Indiana Heritage Arts Annual Exhibit - Merit Award
Hoosier Salon Annual Exhibit
Hoosier Salon Indianapolis, IN 3-Person Show
Hoosier Salon New Harmony, IN 3-Person Show
Richmond Art Museum Exhibit - Purchase Award
Bloomfield Art Festival Plein Air - Judge