The Artist
I work out of my studio at our farm in West Virginia, where the
inspiration for most of my work is found close to home…historic
sites, farms, animals, my neighbors and small local towns are
often the subjects of my paintings.

I paint with acrylics, usually on canvas and sometimes in
miniature.  The best description for my art, I suppose is, gentle,
and usually, especially with the animal paintings, humorous.

My paintings are shown in a number of places locally and some
regional shows, at my studio and at our bed and breakfast,
Cider Mill House.

I have received a few awards, belong to a few societies, but what
is most rewarding and important to me, is that moment when
one of my paintings makes a connection with a viewer.
I hope you will find something on this site that speaks to you too.
A hot day for artists at the North
Mountain Arts Festival!
Our farm...and some days even my studio...is also home to 7 amazing
Pygora goats (Angora Pygmy cross breed), about 25 Guinea Hens, 4
roosters, 5 hens and 30 or so head of contented, grass fed beef cattle.
Louise, one of our
wonderful goats
Portrait of Fritz, painted 2011