I have been drawing and painting since childhood. I’ve earned two Master’s degrees and spent over 25 years in marketing, but have always kept one foot dangling in the creative pool.
As a native Hoosier–born in Indianapolis and raised in Muncie–my artistic style is like Indiana’s weather… constantly changing. I paint mostly in oil and acrylic, but also dabbles in watercolor, oil pastels, pen and ink, colored pencils and mixed media. Two of my lifelong dreams are to be a cartoonist and ... view more »
Artist Style: Visual: Abstract, Contemporary, Experimental, Focus on Color/Light/Movement
Artist Medium: Visual Arts: Acrylic, Drawing Media, Oil, Watercolor
My goal in painting is to create a piece that, at first glance, evokes a feeling of acceptance; like meeting someone new that you wouldn’t be afraid to invite into your home. And, as with new friends, over the course of time you may discover new depths you may have just “sensed” upon first meeting, but didn’t truly “see” until you got to know them better.
So please, take a moment to meet my paintings. Have a cup of coffee with them. Listen to music together. Take one for a long walk on a beach. They don’t expect you to change, but they won’t mind if you do. They like you, flaws and all, and hope you feel the same.
Exhibiting at Gallery on the Square in Danville, IN since April 2015.
Most pieces fall in the range from $100 for small paintings to $800 or more for larger paintings.
EDUCATION
MBA, Regis University, Denver, CO
MS, Information and Communication Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
BS, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Honors in Art, Culver Military Academy, Culver, IN
