He received a BFA from the University of Texas, an MA and an MFA from the University of Iowa. He and his wife are active in the local Catholic Church where they play music and lead the program for adult initiation. When he is not painting, he enjoys reading, gardening, and building things. He recently published a book of his parable paintings called “Lenten Meditations” that is available on his web site: www.bcartfarm.com.