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I am privileged to be able to capture the ever changing moods of nature, out in the open, fresh and unspoiled. I save these special moments, having lived my whole life with one eye on the great outdoors. My childhood was spent in a quiet town along the winding Fox River in Central Wisconsin. Living in a small town environment helped me develop strong Midwestern values and an appreciation for a lifestyle connected to the land. Like Tom Sawyer, I took every chance to explore the rivers, woods, and open fields of the surrounding countryside. My family moved to California and there I fell in love with the Western landscape on many backpacking trips throughout Oregon, Washington, and California, especially Yosemite National Park. I honed my skills at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, taking extensive courses in design, drawing, painting, and illustration. Upon graduating with honors in 1974, I came to Chicago to begin a challenging career as a graphic designer. Telling a story with strong shapes and rich color has been a consistent theme in my graphics and paintings. After a successful career that included illustrating children’s books, magazine publishing, and designing annual reports I returned to painting the outdoors. I started showing my landscapes in 1996 and immediately began to draw attention from collectors. Success in several Regional Invitationals helped develop the confidence to enter National competitions. In 1999 I was asked to become Vice President of Oil Painters of America and remained in that position for two years. I have painted extensively on the East coast, throughout the Midwest and Southwest, primarily in California. Today, I am an active member of the Chicago art scene and continue to paint at pleinair events as a member of Plein Air Painters Chicago. My work hangs in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.