I grew up in rural Ohio with a deep love of nature. I was blessed with an artistic gift from a young age and my passion to create continues to deepen. I am basically a self taught painter, yet I am thankful to have won many awards and that my art work hangs in galleries and private collections the world over. I am now enjoying photography, writing and bookmaking as well. Our Creator is the original Master Artist and He is the Source of all my inspiration. I delight in capturing the wonders of His creation in my art work. I’m grateful to have traveled widely and am also moved by the creations of men; architecture, villages, gardens, parks, and old world vistas. I believe that beautiful art expands the imagination, touches the soul, lifts the spirit and brings colorful hope in to our sometimes gray existence.