About the Artist

I was born and raised in San Rafael, California, and have had a love for art and drawing ever since I can remember. I've worked as a freelance graphic artist for over 9 years. Soon after a trip home to the northern California coast I made the decision to focus on painting.

Largely self taught, I paint in oils and am passionate about painting, it is absolute joy for me. I mainly use my own photography as my references, although I paint en' plein air when I have the opportunity. In my paintings, I strive to convey the thrill that I feel when I see something that begs to be painted, my desire is to enable the viewer of my work to experience that same spark of emotion.

Artistic influences:

To develop my knowledge and skills, I study the writings and works of John F. Carlson, Edgar Payne, Marc Hanson, Kevin Macpherson, and Richard Schmid. I am influenced and inspired by the California Plein Air Impressionists of the early 20th century and the beauty of the California landscape.

Affiliations:

OPA (Oil Painters of America) Juried, Associate Member

 

Pictured above...my constant studio
companions Spencer & Katie.