I have always felt a connection to the wildlife on this planet, it's hard to explain without sounding a little strange. It's more of a deep respect than anything else.  I find it hard to believe that all of nature (from trees to birds to bees) were put here on earth for the sole purpose of human consumption or entertainment, and yet that's how it appears to me most of the time.  Because of those feelings - educating the public about the importance of our wildlife, and the environment, has become a vital component of my art.  I'm not one of those in-your-face environmentalists though - I use my art as an educational tool.

Since learning the plight of the California Condor I have made it my mission to help people understand the importance and the significance of the wildlife on our planet. The Condor is on the brink of extinction.  True,  natural extinction does occur, but the majority of species that have become extinct in the last 200 years became that way due to  the actions of human beings.

When doing art festival shows I display all of my artwork with the most current information available on the species from the Division of Wildlife.  My greatest reward  comes from the positive feedback, and the encouragement to "keep on, keeping on" that I receive.  I thoroughly enjoy painting the "details" of wildlife - and imagine that I will for the rest of my life.

I did go to art school, have taken art classes, and won awards - but none of those things really have anything to do with "why" I do my art  - they were just stepping stones. I truly just want you to enjoy looking at my paintings and drawings.  I want you to see the beauty in the wildlife that surrounds us, even if they are not what we humans define as beautiful.  I want you to somehow feel the connection that I do. If I can succeed at conveying any of those feelings with my art work - I will be happy. Hopefully, you will really understand what I am trying to accomplish, and pass those feelings and thoughts on to others.

I found my sales niche within the art festival circuit, and since 1990 have participated nationally in as many shows as I can. In 2008 I am making the transition to entering shows that are for Miniature Artwork only.  These shows are held all over the world, artwork is submitted by mail.  This will give me more time to paint, and less travel time and  expenses.  I will note on my schedule page if I will personally attend the show.