I have always enjoyed drawing, and in my high school years and in the military I was an artist for a number of small newsletters and publications. A few years after we moved to SaddleBrooke, I felt the urge to try my art skills again. I never completed any formal art instruction so with time on my hands I signed up for oil painting classes at the MountainView Arts and Crafts center with instructor Loretta Sprigings.

I use water soluble oil paint exclusively. This is true oil paint that has been modified to make it soluble in water, eliminating the need for harsh solvents to thin the paint. You can also clean your brushes and palettes using soap and water.

I like to paint landscapes, but through the encouragement of my instructor I recently started portrait painting. If you have any questions about my paintings, I can be reached at 825-8944.