This great Northwest of ours (Seattle) provides such a wonderful choice of inspiration. You can offen find me around town painting on any street corner. My impressionist style gives me a sense of soothing satisfaction in painting. What a empty canvas does is opens my creative mind to the possiblites, of yet another master-ful journey.
I'm a true beleiver in that we all are all blessed with some sort of creative spirit, tapping into that source is just a matter of time.
Born and raised in Seattle Wa. I'm the youngest of six boys from a family of twelve. I can truly say that having the ability to draw and paint at a early age was a blessing in it's self. Not much to be heard from such a large family, my art allowed me a wonderful way to explore my creativity.
Straight out of high school, I enrolled at the Seattle Central Communities College's in their two year Graphic Design program. Upon which I was enriched by several creative techniques in painting and drawing. My fine art experiences would evenually take me into a different direction of art other then Graghic Design. I've grown ever so consumed with impressionism style of painting. The freedom of impressionism allows my creativity to flow ever so freely.
I truly hope you find a least half as much joy in my paintings as I did in creating them. Thanks for stopping by, god bless.
Lake Union with a bridge view oil on canvas 18x24 ^(sold for $475.00)
Once at Sea 16 x20 oil on canvas $ 425.00
A part of Downtown 16 x 20 oil on canvas $ 675.00
oil on canvas In search of the winner $ 225.00 Oil on canvas Old Mercury 9x12 $ 150.00
traffic and view...oil on canvas 11 x 14 $375.00 (sold) Smooch for Luck
Four Pears... Oil on canvas 11 x 14 $ 250.00
A single boat alone.....11x14
Sold for $150.00
That old truck....11 x 14 A single Barn.....18x24
The youngest of six boys from a family of twelve ( and as you might imagine, not much opportunity to be heard ) I happily put crayon to paper, coloring my world as I saw it, without realizing where my art would lead me and the joy it would ultimately bring.
As the early years passed and my creativity and talent developed, what had been a fun use of spare time became my passion and calling. My choice of medium is oil on canvas. Creating art has and always will be very important to me.
My formal training is two years of Graphic Design at Seattle Central Community College, from 1976-1978. There I would learn much about the basic fundamentals of design and Illustration techniques. Over the years my interest would eventually move toward ( fine art/ impressionism ) as a style of interest, as seen through out my work.
I've shown and displayed my work at the following :
* Urban league Art Show
* Emerald Downs Annual Horse Show
* Art Not Terminal
* From 2002-2005 At Pike Place Market, and once appeared in there newspaper.