Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, I have long enjoyed the beauty, tranquility, and lush environment this area affords. As an avid hiker and camper, I find the mountains and ocean beaches to be some of my favorite places. Now residing in the beautiful Willamette Valley, I also enjoy the vast open spaces and patterns of the rural farms and fields surrounding this lovely college town. The subjects I choose to paint are frequently inspired by the landscapes I enjoy here. My journey as an artist has come full circle, and I am grateful to be at this point in my artistic...more