I'm really just a science geek with a passion to express my wonder of nature through art.
I love the drama and versatility of acrylic paint along with the lower toxicity impact to the environment.
The style I’ve chosen to pursue can be defined as imaginative realism. Being a true science geek, I explore natural beauty and paint on the edge of what's visible, adding my own intuitive imagination.
My process starts with a direct relationship with the subject matter. In a “hands on” approach, I sketch my impressions and take my own resource photos, which may involve considerable time and observational visits. I continue my process by creating miniature color and composition studies as I pull ideas from scientific concepts that fascinate me. My finished paintings are the product of many hours of behind-the-scenes research, brainstorming, and dreaming.
1st Show in My New Home - Oregon!
My first Oregon showing was a Solo Show of my full portfolio at Central Art Gallery in downtown Medford.
Thank you to everyone who came out and special thanks to those who discovered a new piece of art to take home!
Imaginative Realism - Art Infused with Science
My love of nature and deep curiosity for the bio-mechanics of living things fascinate me and inspires my art. These four cactus skeleton paintings are examples of my imaginative realism style.
Exhibitions & Galleries
My art was in a juried semi-solo show at ASU Grammage Auditorium and a solo show at the Arizona State Capitol.
My art has been shown in the Coast Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA.
My work has been exhibited in a variety of venues: Herberger Theater Art Gallery, FOUND:RE Hotel Phoenix, Art Intersection Gallery, Arizona Artists Guild and the West Valley Arts HQ Gallery.
My art "Prickly Pear Cactus Bloom" is a commissioned piece, displayed at 144th Ave. and Indian School Road, through the City of Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission, Arizona.
International Recognition
I'm pleased to have been interviewed and featured in the Art Habens art review based out of Austria, EU.
Live Painting Demos
I've been very fortunate to have the opportunity to demo my artwork in two prestigious juried venues: the Herberger Annual Festival of the Arts (2yrs) and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West in Scottsdale, hosted by the Arizona Art Alliance.
Past Exhibits + CV Resume
Solo Exhibits & Galleries
2026 - Solo: Full Portfolio, Central Art Gallery in Medford, OR
2024-25 - Coast Gallery in Laguna Beach, California
2024 - Solo, AZ Capitol Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
2024 - Semi-Solo, ASU Grady Gammage, Tempe, Arizona
2023 - Semi-Solo, The Beatitudes, Phoenix, Arizona
2022 - Iron Key Gallery, Surprise, Arizona
Private Juried Exhibitions
Rogue Valley Manor - coming May 2027
Portland on the Park, Phoenix, Arizona
2023 - Dec-Jun: Deep Wells in Dark Places
2023 - Aug-Dec: Parliament
2023 - Feb-Aug: Allium Dance
2022 - Aug-Dec: Rose in Red
Juried Public Painting Demonstrations
2023 - Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts, Phoenix, AZ
A booth was provided on the Herberger Center lawn, where I conducted a painting demo and interacted with visitors to the annual Festival of the Arts.
2020 - Herberger Theater Festival of the Arts, Phoenix, AZ
2018 - Arizona Art Alliance & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ
Along with having artwork in a large on-site exhibit, I was one of five artists invited to paint live in front of visitors and tourists from all over the world.
Public Juried Exhibits
2024 - From Above, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2024 - Birds, Bugs & Blooms, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Winter Exhibition, Arizona Artists Guild, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Member’s Salon, West Valley Arts Council, Surprise, AZ
2023 - Rainbow + Autumn, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Stranger Things, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Black and White, FOUND: RE Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Saguaro, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Annual Statewide Exhibit, Arizona Artists Guild, mood room, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - Work! Color! Light!, FOUND:RE Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
2023 - This is Family, Arts HQ, Surprise, AZ
2023 - Sustainable, Arts HQ, Surprise, AZ
2023 - Where Music Lives, Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix, AZ
2022 - Little by Little, Art Intersection Gallery, Gilbert, AZ
2022 - Members’ Salon, West Valley Arts Council, Surprise, AZ – Featured Artist
2022 - STOP: MOTION, FOUND; RE Hotel Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2022 - UPCYCLE, FOUND RE: Hotel Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2022 - Annual Juried Show, Gilbert Visual Arts League, Gilbert, AZ
2022 - Interpretations VII, Arizona Art Alliance, Surprise, AZ
2022 - Vacation, Herberger Theater Art Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2021 - Member’s Salon, West Valley Arts Center, Surprise, AZ
2021 - Piecing it Together, First Studio & Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2021 - All Art Arizona, Art Intersection, Gilbert, AZ
2021 - From Darkness to Light (cancer support), Arts HQ Gallery, Surprise, AZ
2021 - Greater Phoenix Revival, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix, AZ (online)
2021 - Human Spirit, Herberger Theater Art Gallery, Phoenix, AZ (online)
2020 - Members’ Salon, West Valley Arts Council, Surprise, AZ
2020 - All Art Arizona 2020, Art Intersection Exhibit, Gilbert, AZ
2019 - Statewide Exhibition of Fine Art, West Valley Arts HQ, Surprise, AZ
2019 - Water, Herberger Bob’s Spot Gallery, Phoenix, AZ
2018 - Desert Light, Arizona Art Alliance & Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation juried exhibit,
Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ
2018 - Body of Works, Arizona Artists Guild, Phoenix, AZ
Public Art Commission
2025-26 Public Art Project for the City of Goodyear, AZ
Goodyear Sunset, 144th Avenue & Indian School Road
Installation is scheduled for March 2026
2018-19 Public Art Project for the City of Goodyear, AZ
Prickly Pear Cactus Blossom, 144th Avenue & Indian School Road
My painting was professionally converted to vinyl wrap and installed on a high visibility traffic signal cabinet in a busy commercial center. I received recognition from the Mayor and City Council, when the project was completed.
Bibliography
Art Habens, online magazine interview, Berlin, Germany, Dec. 2020
Art selected as advertising image for Exhibit. Herberger Art Gallery, Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 14, 2020
VoyagePhoenix, interview for online publication, Phoenix, AZ, May 21, 2020 and May 5, 2022
In-Focus, print and online magazine article, Goodyear, AZ, July 2019
West Valley View, print newspaper article, Litchfield Park, AZ, Feb. 27, 2019
Catitude Gallery & Studio, Facebook interview, Goodyear, AZ, Aug. 18, 2018
Professional Organizations
Artlink, Inc. Phoenix, Articipant member
Arizona Artists Guild, juried member, Phoenix, AZ
West Valley Arts Council, member artist, Surprise, AZ
Graphic Artist Experience
Freelance and Print-house Publishing in Design and Illustration, 12 yrs.