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As a native of southern California, I developed a passion for drawing and photography
at a very young age. My love of history ~ particularly Native American history ~ inspired me to express myself
through works in oil and colored pencils. All of my portrait paintings depict real people as I work mostly from
photos I have taken. I was honored to have traveled with the Indian people for 3-1/2 years to continue photographing
and drawing Native Americans.
I studied art and photography at Cerritos College in California. I have received extensive training
in colored pencil techniques through Susan Gore Gardner, my mentor and best friend. I attended work shops by
reknowned artists Joe Belt and Ann Kullburg. My favorite drawing and drawing photography subjects include people,
concert photos, landscapes, seascapes, flowers and animals. On the pages of this new web site you are invited to enjoy
viewing these subjects that I've captured through my lens and paintbrush. And colored pencils!
"Let them praise
the name of the Lord, for He commanded and they were created." Psalm 148:5"
In my paintings and photographs, I strive to encourage the spirit, dignity, understanding
and preservation of each aspect of God's creation. I also try to convey a story, but yet leave much to the imagination of
the viewer to percieve what speaks to them. My inspirations have been the Old Master painters of the 16th-18th
century, for to me they possessed the ability to awaken the soul to the beauty and awesomeness of God, the ultimate
Creator. With my own work I too strive to honor Him.
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Two years ago I decided to pursue another avenue regarding my love of
history. I became an 18th Century Re-enactor. We strive to perserve history at our best. Through this
hobby I am able to use my photography skills in a new way as our group seeks to show our respect for the past in the
modern era.
This site is brand new and I am working on it now, so check back soon for updates and more photos.
Thank you for visiting!
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