Artist’s Statement
My lifelong dream was to be an artist. My third career for the past twelve years as a full-time artist, follows career number two as a jewelry designer/manufacturer/retailer. My first career was architecture, following my graduation from Ball State University and subsequent registration as a certified architect in 1973.

I’m a lifelong resident of Indiana. My wife, Patricia, and my four grown children have been very supportive in all three of my careers.

I enjoy painting portraits. I teach portrait painting at the Indianapolis Art Center. I paint self portraits, portraits for the joy of painting, and portraits by commission.

I also enjoy painting farm animals, which many times, becomes an animal portrait. I enjoy being close to nature and I see God’s creative hand in everything I view and experience.

I also enjoy painting plein aire landscapes. These paintings are often finished in the studio and sometimes done completely from sketches, reference photos, and small color studies done in the field.

Still life is a good subject to paint and also very convenient to paint and control in the studio in all weather conditions.

Gallery Exhibitions
G.C. Lucas Gallery – Indianapolis, Indiana
Hoosier Salon – Indianapolis and New Harmony, Indiana
Miller Gallery – Cincinnati, Ohio and Winterpark, Florida
Lagerquist Gallery – Atlanta, Georgia

Juried Shows
Hoosier Salon:
Judged by out-of-state nationally know artists, the Salon is Indiana’s oldest and most prestigious exhibition and show. The show is annual and is held at the Indiana State Museum. I have shown for the past several years and have won numerous awards including first place in oil painting.

Indiana State Fair:
Judged by out-of-state nationally known artists, this show is one of the biggest in the country. I have shown for the past several years and have been fortunate to receive numerous awards including first place in oil painting and the Governor’s Award twice.

Indiana Heritage Arts:
This is an annual juried show held in Brown County at the art center in Nashville, Indiana. I have shown several ears and have been fortunate to receive numerous awards of merit and cash awards.

Indianapolis Art Center:
This is an annual juried show which has grown into national recognition. I teach at the Center now and for the past several years; but before becoming a teacher, I was fortunate to win numerous awards including first place in oil painting and several merit and cash awards.

Affiliations
Indiana Heritage Arts
National Society of Portrait Artists
Hamilton County Artists Association
Indiana Plein Aire Painters Association