I have been drawing and painting since I was short and young. It is now, though, that the process is so much fun. My favorite kind of art is drawing and painting directly from life. This thing where the moment of expression meets my implement of choice; not knowing exactly how it will turn out is what keeps me interested.

I started out doodling in the margins at school, as I was fascinated by the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface. My work is diverse thematically. I’ve painted landscapes, seascapes, portraits, and any sketches of life happening in front of me. A 29-year stint with commercial and technical animation got me to make my own film, Bean Planet, and I have been distributing it nationally for 3 years.

I’ve been showing my work regularly since 1986, starting in the town of Mendocino, where I won a life drawing competition juried by Kenneth Baker, the art critic for the San Francisco Chronicle. My BFA in painting is from the California College of Arts and Crafts, 1973.

Currently, I am participating in the new fun gallery called 9848.Gallery located on the corner of Donner Pass Road and Roundhouse Way.

I am open for commissions! [email protected]