Born in the state of Minnesota, I moved from the rich farming country, along the great Mississippi River, west to Butte, Montana, in 1968. Since then many changes have taken place in my life. Not only have I grown as a person, but entire new avenues have opened for me as an artist, and I am eager to expand on my ability, imagination, and creativity.

My passion is pastel and my favorite subjects are wildlife, family pets, landscapes and florals. I hope to convey the beauty around us and to ,add joy to someone's life through my paintings. Painting is a way for me to preserve nature and its wildlife for the pleasure of others today and in the future.

I have taken classes at every opportunity and from various artists including Robert Bateman, Terry Isaac, and Jessica Zemsky. I also teach art classes in pastel. I have won many awards for my artwork and have been recognized in American Artist magazine for a pastel painting titled "Floating Candle" in its National Floral Competition. I also have won awards in Montana, Arkansas, and Ohio art shows and competitions.

Having artworks in galleries, art shows, museums, and Montana Institute of the Arts displays, I feel like Geezer.com is an interesting new place to display some of my artwork. I hope people enjoy looking at my works.