I love to paint from the life that surrounds me. I paint in an impressionistic style, marked by energetic brushwork. I use thick and thin layers of paint, patterns of light

and dark, and a rich palette of colors to capture the moment.

 I practiced as a successful Architect for 30 years. Half of those years were as a partner with Fehlman LaBarre Architects. Thanks to my business partner, Mike

LaBarre, I was able to leave architecture and pursue my passion, in a second career, as a fine artist.

 My artistic career started in my youth, as a well known fiber artist. Throughout high school and into college, I had sucessful shows in Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and

San Francisco. Then architecture took over. 

When I began to pursue painting, I sought out the best teachers. Each has been a tremendous inspiration to me. They include Lela Harty, John Asaro, Ray Roberts, Brian Blood, Robert Goldman, Ron Hicks, Mark Daley, Clayton Beck, Kim English, and Jeff Watts. I have been painting for about 7 years, and have now made it my

career.

 I paint full time in my studio at my home in the Mission Hills District of San Diego. I also travel extensively to capture images throughout the world.

Exhibitions

2003 San Diego Society of Design Professionals "Jurors Choice"2004 San Diego Society of Design Professionals "Jurors Choice"

2006 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artist Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ2007 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artist Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ2008 Top 100 Show, Southwest Artists Association, San Diego, Ca.

2008 Southern California Regional Juried Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute 4 shows2008 Concertos in Color, California Art Club

Events

2007 Torrey Pines Plein Air Invitational, San Diego, Ca.

Memberships

San Diego Art InstituteCalifornia Art Club

Oil Painters of America