Art

Genesis is a very special image that emerged while I was painting with my dearest friend, also an artist as I was thinking of starting my own business working with horses, thus the name Genesis. The beginning of a new life chapter and the one original I can not sell.

Tranquility is a reflective painting in many respects; reflective images and the tranquil mood reflective of two friends peacefully grazing.

I can not lie, I love goats! All goats and especially this curious Nubian with the floppy ears peaking out of the barn (that he probably broke).

Intuition was painted in the desert southwest using the variety of colors of the landscape onto an image that emerged from memory letting the colors define light and shadow.

This horse keeps popping up in my paintings! I enjoyed his dramatic face against the old barn frame. This piece follows "Anticipation" as a stable theme. The original is highly textured with multiple glazes of paint.

Meandering 1 was painted alongside Meandering 2 as a study of perspective following my work with some Andalusian horses. I used a series of glazes to achieve the effect of moving through a hazy landscape.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mambo in the course of my work and was immediately taken with his kind and inquisitive personality. In addition to being beautiful and an athlete he has a striking presence which I hope comes through in this painting on clay board. It is a large piece measuring 18 X 24 with fun little bits of metallic, giving it some sparkle!

My job as a saddle fitter allows me to travel to many barns and meet many horses. I timed it right when all of these faces popped out in anticipation of feeding time!

Meandering 2 was painted along side Meandering 1 as a study of perspective following a time frame where I was working with some Andalusian horses. I used a series of glazes to get the effect of horses moving through a hazy landscape.

This is a very special painting full of texture and rich colors that capture the mood of low light over a peaceful pasture.

It was a windy day in Colorado and characteristically dusty. As the herd gallops across the plain the light acts like a prism catching different colors, in the air as well as the horses!

Three horses, the white Muse, the paint Harlequin and the black Joker, are grazing on an abstracted surface rich with texture, colors and shadows. They are great friends to the artist and offer beauty, inspiration and laughter by virtue of their huge personalities.

Golden Blanket was painted along with Dressed in Gold after meeting some beautiful lipizzan horses and seeing an exhibition ride at the World Equestrian Games that inspired these two pieces. I used watercolor wash, pencil, acrylic and gold foil to create this unique effect of a spotlight and luminance.

Dressed in Gold was inspired by a beautiful exhibition ride during the World Equestrian Games. I used watercolor washes, pencil, acrylic and gold foil - the artist's 'kitchen sink'! This piece won first place in the Louisville MultiMedia Exhibit.

Yellow horse emerged on paper at Ghost Ranch NM full of vibrant energy.

Experimentation and curiosity lead the way in this expression which some interpret as 'raindrops on roses'

This is a portrait of a noble friend, Diesel, painted for his owner. The first Giant Schnauzer I've ever known with a big unforgettable personality.

All That Remains is a powerful image and one that resonates for those who appreciate Native American culture. These are women elders who stand together on the land they love and protect. As an artist, this is an unusual effort for me. I don't normally focus on people but during the recent pandemic I felt I needed to portray this image of support, caring and tradition.

Return to the Land and the Sky is a series of landscapes that capture a feeling of spaciousness. The interplay between the earth and sky scape is the focus of the three pieces.

Tulips define spring and the hope of warm weather. They are diverse and elegant with their intensity of color. This is acrylic paint using a watercolor technique on Jupo paper.

Tulips define spring and the hope of warm weather. They are diverse and elegant with their intensity of color. This is acrylic paint using a watercolor technique on Jupo paper.

The most beautiful flowers are Colorado wildflowers! Walking in the mountains, particularly in spring reveals these colorful surprises. The Pasque Flower is among the earliest and most hardy. Though my right hand is dominant, this was done with my left hand during my recovery of right shoulder and hand surgery!

One of my favorite places is Escalante, Utah. It is beautiful and a study in erosion and deposition. Jacob Hamblin Arch is seen only on foot, which in my view, is the best way to appreciate the natural wonder of the sandstone bridge and desert environment. This painting is from a backpacking trip with a fellow artist and dear friend.

Storm and Sediment follows the story of its predecessor, All That Remains. Done in a similar style using watercolor and pencil on smooth paper, it depicts the much needed rain in the desert. The power of these sudden desert storms tend to be brief and dramatic, something that I tried to portray.

Spring experimentation always has hints of color and growth as with this multi-layered painting using layered acrylic washes on Jupa paper.

Rocky Stream is a study of rocks in a Colorado stream, focusing on light and shadow. This was done with my left hand as my right, dominant, shoulder and hand recovered from surgery.

This is my dog, Lilly, and her girlfriend as they were 'Whispering Secrets' to each other during playtime. It was done with my left hand as my right, dominant, hand recovered from shoulder and hand surgery.

Pasture Time is one of my favorite subjects, horses enjoying themselves! It was done with my left hand while my right, dominant, shoulder and hand was recovering from surgery.

Much of what is beautiful and fascinating about plants happens below the surface as with this spring tulip.

The trail from Ojo Caliente, NM campground traverses a riverbed and the tranquility of the place, which is magical in itself, was heightened by walking it with a sister from a different mother. I painted this with gratitude, which has become part of the name.

Some of the many trees near my house become more dramatic in the winter when they have lost their leaves. The Cottonwood near the irrigation canal is a great example and when combined with the strange lighting that can happen in the Colorado winter you get Winter Cottonwood. This was done with my left hand while my right, dominant, shoulder and arm recovered from surgery.

The most beautiful flowers are Colorado wildflowers! Walking in the mountains, particularly in spring reveals these colorful surprises. Penstemon comes in many varieties and this One Sided Penstemon is among the earliest and most hardy. Though my right hand is dominant, this was done with my left hand during my recovery of right shoulder and hand surgery!

The title, Patient Journey, can imply many things to the viewer. While developing this large piece and pulling out the textures and varied colors, it wasn't until the end of it's development that I visualized a group of riders quietly and slowly moving across the horizon in an uncluttered landscape. In some cases, the riders move independent of each other while in others they are grouped, sharing a conversation or simply togetherness. The light is playing through through the atmosphere putting the riders in shadow.

Preacher Tree is of one of my favorite trees on my property near Florissant, Colorado! As a single aspen on a mound surrounded by conifers, it seems to be gesturing to a congregation like a preacher with open arms! As the wind whistles through, you can almost hear the words of courage and encouragement to get through the winter. This was done with my left hand as my right, dominant, shoulder and hand recovered from surgery.

I have a dear friend, Jane, who I like to visit by traveling along this dirt road in the southern Colorado mountains. This is The Road to Jane's House. I did this with my left hand while my right, dominant, shoulder and hand recovered from surgery.

White Pitcher is one of my favorite pitchers with a simple bloom. After painting a complex piece, I often turn to a simple watercolor or drawing like this to slow down and notice beauty in simplicity.

Outcrop is a drawing I did on my property near Florissant, Colorado. It is of one of nature's beautiful sculptures made from tumbling rocks. This was drawn using my left hand while my right, dominant, shoulder and hand recovered from surgery.

Glaciers have held a fascination for me, particularly the large glacier fields in Iceland. This painting and it's sister, Glacier II, let me explore the colors, geometry and movement of these large ice flows. The stark beauty and contrast lends both drama and simplicity to the artistic studies.

The most beautiful flowers are Colorado wildflowers! Walking in the mountains, particularly in spring reveals these colorful surprises. Scarlet Gilia is a surprising blast of color and delicately shaped. Though my right hand is dominant, this was done with my left hand during my recovery of right shoulder and hand surgery!