I studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art for 3 years and then completed my studies to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Instituto Allende in Mexico. For 20 years I lived in Key West, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and the Virgin Islands before moving to Colorado in 1993. In 2001 I moved to the beautiful wooded hills of the Ozarks in Arkansas. Each change of environment has enriched my life and my art.
When I moved to Colorado, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to study with Robert Venosa, a Master of Fantastic Realism painting. Learning his adaptation of the Mische Technique had a transformative effect on my work. Alternating layers of oil glazes and white tempera rendering give an ethereal, luminous quality to the colors called "optic tones". These colors cannot be mixed on the palette, only in the eye of the viewer. In addition to the subtle gradations of beautiful color, this method of painting creates an effect where light reflects from within the painting. It makes possible for great refinement of detail and a rich ethereal quality.The surprises that unfold as one paints in this manner lead the artist on an unprogrammed journey through the imagination. It breathed new wonder and vitality into my work, and the imagery is becoming ever more mystical and magickal.
I furthered my studies with Prof. Phil Jacobson, who teaches the traditional Misch technique. This is a rather complex discipline, but the results are truly remarkable. I have attended his seminars in Europe, and 2006 will be my second year as teaching assistant. These seminars are extraordinary creative experiences. Please take a look at my review on this website.

I have been working on 2 series that are based on subject matter to be found where I live. The oil paintings are about healing the waters of the springs that used to heal the people. The pen and inks are whimsical fantasy scenes around the town of Eureka Springs.

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