Capturing Everyday Life in original paintings

“I've always loved friendly dogs & cats, and have had several as pets and friends all my life! I've painted many pet portraits as commissions and gifts and enjoy striving to capture the personality and spirit of our beloved companions!”

“Sometimes I feel strongly driven to try painting something very different or challenging... my breakfast eggs frying in the pan, our cozy campfire, the chrome/glass of a vintage juke box, fresh garden produce... It's PURE fun!”

“To be totally honest, what I enjoy most about painting a waterfowl scene is NOT the waterfowl, but the WATER! I find it the most exciting and rewarding challenge capturing the various nuances of waves, ripples, colors, reflections and light!” 

“Much of my childhood revolved around horses: a pony/horse farm next door and later our own horses, with lots of riding, even horse shows and the bumps & bruises of all that fun. I spend hours drawing horses and studying their breeds and anatomy.”

“In Minnesota where I live among 10,000+ lakes and a couple major rivers, I've enjoyed fishing all my life. Again, painting from my own experiences of doing what I enjoy, I find opportunities to paint both summer and winter ice fishing scenes.”

“I'm fascinated by chickens which is why I enjoy painting them!... the feathers, eyes, comb, their various colors, the way they move about. (also my favorite meals involve chicken or eggs!) Chickens are of my favorite farm animal to paint!”