Artist Statement
I like to think of the act of creation being one of abandoning the higher self, allowing the art to spring forth in and of itself, a manifestation of the inner, emotional self only. I seek to work instinctively and minimalistically.
I have a wide array of influences. Among them are Jean Francois Millet, Frederic Remington, Edward Seago, Robert Henri, Winslow Homer and most especially the Russian Impressionist Isaac Levitan. Closer to home, I admire the work of fellow Arkansan Bill Garrison and the late Louis Freund. Other contemporary influences include Simon Addyman, William Wray, Tibor Nagy, and Stapleton Kearns.
I am currently represented by Cantrell Gallery in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Bio
I am a native Arkansan with deep roots in the Ozark Mountains. I spent many hours of my formative years drawing and roaming on our 200 acre cattle farm. I indulged a love of art and a desire to learn to paint as a very young teen by taking my only lessons in a local atelier-like setting. Aside from these lessons and the odd workshop now and then, I am self taught. I am an associate member of Oil Painters of American and a signature member of the Arkansas League of Artists. After receiving a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas, I moved my young family to the suburbs of Washington D.C.to pursue a career with NASA. I have designed, built, and operated systems in orbit around Earth and on the surface of Mars. I currently reside near Denver, Colorado.
Shows and Exhibitions
2019
· The 144 Colorado Showcase
November and December, PACE Center, Parker, CO
2017
· SAAC Juried Art Competition
July, South Arkansas Arts Center, El Dorado, AR
· Art at the Center Juried Show
May-June, Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, Overland Park, Kansas
· During Wind and Rain
Poster art for musical performance
2016
· Richeson Small Works, Meritorious Entries (2)
2015
· Arkansas League of Artists Annual Juried Show
September-October, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock, AR
· The Quiet Hours, Solo Show
May-June, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock
· ArkansasLeague or Artists Members Show
May, Argenta Art Gallery, North Little Rock
· Plein Air Painters Show
April-June, Christ Episcopal Church, Little Rock
2014
· Painting Arkansas-Finale, Solo Show
May-June, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock
· White River Plein Air
May, Cotter, AR (First Timers Award)
2013
· Diamond National Show
December-January, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center, Hot Springs, AR
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Winners Show
December, Patrick Hays Center, North Little Rock, AR
· Bike Art Show
December-February, The Dairy Centerfor the Arts, Boulder, CO
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Annual Juried Show (3rd Place, Animals/Wildlife)
September-October, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock, AR
· 65th River ValleyInvitational
July, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Jurors: Tammy Harrington, Ann Prentice Wagner, Manuela Well-Off-Man
· Painting Arkansas, Solo Show
July-August, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock, AR
· ArkansasLeague Of Artists Signature Members Show
July-August, Cox Creative Center, Little Rock, AR
· Hot Springs Fine Arts Center Spring Regional (Honorable Mention)
March, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center, Hot Springs, AR
2012
· Realism Without Borders, Group Show
December, LEE Gallery, Boise, ID
· Painting Arkansas, Solo Show
October, Van Buren Center for Art and Education
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Juried Exhibition
October, Butler Center, Little Rock, AR (First Place, Landscape)
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Spring Members Show
May, Terry House, Little Rock, AR (Third Place, Landscape)
- Hot Springs Fine Arts Center Regional
March, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center
2011
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Winners Show
December, THEA Foundation, North Little Rock, AR
· Diamond National Exhibition (Ralph Michaelis Memorial Award)
September, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Annual Juried Show
September and October, Cantrell Gallery, Little Rock
· Harrison Art League Spring Show (3rd Place Oil)
May, Oak Leaf Gallery
· ArkansasLeague of Artists Members Show
May, Terry House, Little Rock, Arkansas
· Regional Show (Merit Award)
April, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center
2010:
· Village at Hendrix Designer House
September-October
· Diamond National Exhibition
August, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center
· Harrison Art League Spring Show (Honorable Mention)
May, Oak Leaf Gallery
2009
· “Starry Night”
October, Hot Springs Fine Arts Center
· “Celebration of the Tulip”
April, ClayTime Studios, North Little Rock
· “Featured Artist”
April & May, Arkansas State Treasurer’s Office