Pastel Society of America MidAmerica Pastel Society Iowa Pastel Society (former president) Juried Member: International Guild of Realism
As featured in American Art Collector and Art of the West magazines
Each painting is created to bring warmth, stillness, and timeless
character into the home.
I create traditional still-life paintings that explore the beauty of ordinary objects — bread,
bottles, fruit, flowers, candles, antiques and other familiar forms. My work is rooted in
realism, atmosphere, and careful observation, with an emphasis on
calm reflection and subtle elegance.
Each painting is designed to bring warmth, stillness, and timeless character into the home.
My paintings celebrate the quiet poetry of everyday life. I’m drawn to objects that are often
overlooked, and I enjoy giving them a sense of presence through light, shadow, and texture.
Whether the subject is a loaf of bread, a glass pitcher, a candle, or a single bloom,
I want the finished painting to feel intimate, grounded, and enduring.
WHAT MAKES THE WORK DISTINCT:
* Traditional still life subject matter
*Warm realistic technique
*Calm, Contemplative mood
*Timeless compositions for thoughtful interiors
*A focus on light, surface, mood and texture
My work is especially suited to collectors who value craftmanship, realism, and art that brings a sense of peace into the room. These paintings fit beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, studies, offices, reading corners and other spaces where quiet beauty matters.
If you’re looking for original artwork that feels warm, classic, and deeply human,
