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Urban Images and Regional Landscapes
I paint landscapes that depict nature as a magnificent covering over the earth, reflecting the Creator’s glory and grandeur. Perhaps this veneration for the landscape can be traced back to when I was a child growing up in the northwest corner of Montana - "the Big Sky Country"- world renowned for its breathtaking beauty.

Perhaps my fondness for landscapes turned to passion after learning about the Barbizon painters in 19th century France and the California Impressionists of the early 1900s. As their paintings communicate devotion and love of nature, my work expresses an admiration for the landscape as well reverence for the One who created the land.

After looking at Edward Hopper's work, I am inspired to paint the urban landscape.  After studying with Greg Kondos, I am inspired to paint the local landscape. 

In following the Barbizon and Impressionist tradition of painting outdoors, I paint on location and allow the landscape to inspire my vision.  From the country to the city, I regard the world as my studio.

       Buildings. Nature. Slice of life. Where I live.
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