My challenge is not to paint a portrait or render an illustration, but to create a work of art. I want to express more than what I see. To me, it's like resolving a puzzle. Each step of my career has had its exciting moments. Working on commission and waiting to see if a client will accept the piece of art created is always risky.
Some months are lean and others plentiful.
But, bills still have to be paid on time. In 1972 I received a BFA degree from the University of Utah with a painting and drawing emphasis. I experimented with nonrepresentational and bold impressionistic painting styles, but I had a strong background in classical realism under the tutelage of Alvin Gittens. I espoused this philosophy for several years until the loss of a place to paint and the need to make a living became a reality. I've married the use of photography and working from life to create my images.