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complex such as the Native dancers
and some florals. One of our artists,
my friend Neil Patterson speaks of
having a relationship with the paint-
ing and reacting to various notes as it
progresses. I do that routinely, finding
that a certain color or placement is
needed after beginning. Of course,
when finishing a painting that I like,
it is very rewarding to display the
piece.
WIll WE BE SEEIng morE of your fIgura-
tIVE art, PartICularly WorkS WIth natIVE
amErICan SuBJECtS?
I do plan to do more Native American
paintings. I am doing another dancer.
Again, the strength of the movement,
the features and poses are critical to
achieving the dynamic symmetry I am
looking for in a painting.
WhEn not PaIntIng, What aCtIVItIES or
IntErEStS do you fInd moSt EnJoyaBlE and
fulfIllIng?
When not in the studio, I enjoy cycling,
playing guitar, and spending time with
my grown children as well as my two
gifted beautiful granddaughters. Two
of my friends and I did a cycling trip in
2010 from St. Paul to Rockport, Maine.
I am planning a book of paintings of this
trip.
AWARDS
First Place, Greater Yellowstone national
Juried Exhibition, 2001
numerous honorable mentions
numerous one-man shows
for various galleries/foundations
ExHiBiTiOnS
Yellowstone Art Museum Annual
Art Auction, 2000-present
Blue Buffalo Cody Art Show
at the Historic irma Hotel
One-man show: Depot Gallery,
Red Lodge, May 2014
Quick Draw Artist for various museum auctions
and foundations.
Featured Artist: St. John's Foundation
Art Show and Sale, 2011
Featured Artist at Gallery interiors, 2013, Billings
Western Masters Artists Show and Sale
GALLERiES
Tompkins Fine Art, Billings
Gallery interiors, Billings
Grass Dancer
