Living in the densely forested Colorado Rockies in a small mountain community has enabled me to observe and enjoy the local wildlife and beautiful surroundings right off my front deck.

I am one of many diverse self-taught naturally talented young artists in the area and have taken additional art classes to improve my techniques. I have many projects going on at any given time.

Many projects I have worked on have been donated to the Longmont Humane Society for their silent and live auction black tie event each year and bring in a generous portion of their donations for the shelter.

Among the many talents I favor and possess include Gourd art Pyrography (Wood burning) and is what got me started. The demand for creating commission pieces increased with queries of "can you put this on a gourd?" and my answer was "let’s try it and see". It worked beautifully.

My tile art took off after the remodeling of my bathroom whereby I discovered I could carve on soft tile such as slate and other workable materials.

The wildlife then came to life in my new bathroom and I decided other clients might like something as unique.

Watercolors, acrylics, and some oil paintings fall in line next. I really enjoy painting special subjects for clients who would love a portrait of their favorite pet. This has more meaning as to why I paint and for that matter all my artwork falls into this category.