I believe the visual arts, like musical and literary classics, are capable of inspiring and uplifting the human spirit and soul. With this as my goal, I seek to paint subject matter that represent the magnificence of this world--those things worth remembering. I am
constantly blessed and challenged to work with and depict God's highest creations in my field of expertise.

I think that a portrait must be a painting first. That is, it must stand on its own merits as a painting with regard to the forms that create its composition, and the technical strength of its execution. Although a likeness of the subject is an essential and necessary goal thatmust be achieved, it is never the sole objective of the work. It is that which is transcendent in the person that I will search for and paint.

Studies include OSU, and independent work with Dennis B. Parker, Daniel Greene, Harley Brown, Cedric and Joanette Egeli, John de la Vega and Bettina Steinke. I am a member of the American Society of Portrait Artist and the Pastel Society of America and have served as a board member of the Oklahoma Arts Council.

I regard the commissioned portrait to be a collaboration between the client and myself. I am striving throughout the process to give reality to their vision, while proving that each new commission brings yet another adventure of discovery. Please contact the gallery for pricing, working procedure and schedules.