It seems the desire to paint is an innate quality of many artists that just find it necessary to create. If you're lucky, you'll have people in your life who encourage, nurture and facilitate this desire. Ultimately, watercolor is where I landed. My painting style has an illustrative component with an emphasis on realism. I enjoy the process of creating a composition, working from photographs and sometimes combining multiple photos into one piece.

These works reflect a wide range of subjects that I am attracted to. Inspiration comes from different places and different seasons. In the meantime, I continue to challenge myself with detailed subjects while trying  to capture the play of light and the nuances of color in something common, natural or unexpected.

 
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I am a member of Chartreuse Art Gallery, a gallery featuring the artwork of local artists  in beautiful downtown St. Joseph, Michigan! Chartreuse is a co-operative art gallery, jointly owned and operated by all its members.  Stop in soon to  ​304 State Street to see a wide variety of art! 
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My work can be seen at Mr. Miller's Art Emporium, Douglas, Michigan
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Member of the Michigan Water Color Society
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I am a member of the Berrien Artist Guild at the Box Factory for the Arts in St . Joseph, Michigan