Can you tell us a little about any
upcoming exhibits that you are
looking forward to? I have a painting on my
easel every day when I’m in my studio. Upcoming
shows, auctions and exhibits such as the Oil Painters
of America National & Regional Shows of which I
am a Master Signature Member are always on my
calendar, so I’m always busy painting.
I have the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art
Show Sale coming up in Wyoming in July and I have
five new pieces that I am exhibiting. The Cheyenne
Frontier Days is always a great event and this one will
be no different.
What is the name and location of the favorite
place you have exhibited your work? There are
many show locations that I have enjoyed. I enjoyed
the Peppertree Ranch Art Show in the Santa Ynez
Valley, California and the Buffalo Bill Art Show in
Cody, Wyoming. I believe an Old West mystique
lends itself well to the ambience of a great show.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
As a young boy with a brother and a sister I had many
good memories. As far as I knew, I wanted for
nothing. My parents were great parents who instilled
a solid work ethic in us. As a family we believed in the
adage “Live well. Laugh often. Love much.”
Are there certain subjects that you are
particularly drawn to for inspiration?
I like the drama of high adventure. That’s why I have
chosen to paint the Old West. Nighttime gun fights;
horse thieves being chased by the law and Indians
charging over a hill are all fun challenges. Quiet
subjects like Indian camp scenes, cowboys on a mesa,
or single portraits are different, but just as satisfying to
paint.
Is there anything you wish was different in
the art world?
I wish patrons could focus a little more on living artists
than dead ones. Patrons buy art as an investment, that
is understood, however many current lesser-known
artists are struggling in this economy and their works
are just as timeless.
Would you consider yourself to be a
social person?
I’m social when I have a social event to attend.
Creating a painting is a very solitary occupation. I do
not have time for interruptions during my workday.
It’s all about focus. That being said when I attend a
show it gives me a chance to breathe some fresh air
and catch up with my artist friends and patrons.
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