As the icy winter winds blow, the pure white snow swirls and accumulates at the base and branches of the paper birch. Somehow, I always find a special warmth when bundled up trudging through the stand of birch at the edge of the forest. …

There is no better place to experience spring than the northwoods….whitetail deer with emerging velvet covered horns, bright green buds on the tips of the trees, and wild flowers carpeting the open woodland areas. …

Each spring the poppies in my garden remind me of the importance of family. These plants were from seeds gathered from my great aunt’s garden. When the blooms break open and catch the morning sun one can’t help but simile and feel the love of those who have left us. …

Fish have been one of my favorite subjects, and schools of minnows have always fascinated me. …

This is one of a series of work which I’m presently doing, and reflects my efforts to better understand the cosmic life force from which we have evolved. …

The painting depicts a woman who has seen something off to her right, what is it?
I like the sense of mystery and tension it creates. …

Nothing says spring in the Midwest like bundling up, sitting outside in your lawn chair and sipping on some hot chocolate. This child’s sunlit face begged to be painted. …

Working with watercolor on Yupo which is plastic paper, gives me such a sense of freedom. Half brushwork, half finger painting, you never know how the watercolor is going to move around the paper. I begin with an idea and lay down splashes of color to see what they form. …