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Pastel
I consider myself fortunate to have been born and raised by loving, supportive parents in
beautiful Appleton, Wisconsin. It is there that I developed my interest in creating art. In
my early 40’s, however, my life and career took me away from my hometown. As a result,
I was able to spend time in the Chicago area and 17 wonderful years in the Pacific
Northwest. Recently, my subconscious desire to come “home” took over and I now
happily reside in Steven’s Point.
For thousands of years, artists have been painting places. It's from the specifics of a site
that meaning, and perceptions are transformed into memories. Places are stories told
through history and the experiences of those that pass through. I create my paintings
with the hope of capturing that history.
18 years ago, after experimenting with several mediums, I began working with soft pastels.
I loved the medium from that very first moment and have been working with it ever
since. I am primarily self-taught and am constantly working to improve my skills. My
style is one of a softened realism. Landscapes is the genre that brings me the most joy. My
intention is to represent the beauty of nature in its truest form.