I grew up in West Allis, Wisconsin and now reside in New Hope, Minnesota. My work tends to be more on the personal side. I like to paint images of things that have a clear memory for me and likewise will for many others. In my work, I have been inspired by the beauty of paintings hanging on walls I have noticed the peace certain painting give to residents in long term care facilities and to patients in hospitals. I have also notice how certain works of art have inspired people to observe details in paintings and remember things from their own life because of the...more