"Painting in not a job to me, it is a passion!"

I am a Wyoming native, born and raised in Cody. I have always had a love for creating art, from a very young age. My family influence and encouragement has kept me painting through the years. I have dabbled in many media types, but find oils to be my go to. The mountains around me provide a lot of my inspiration...from the wildlife to the scenery and everything in between.

I worked for an outfitter when I was 17, wrangling and guiding. Every opportunity I get, I always "head to the hills." I have had some amazing adventures growing up and painting the things that I love. Spending time outdoors, in nature, in the mountains is where I need to be!

I have participated in many prestigious art shows in the west, including but not limited to the C.M. Russell Show, Great Falls, Mt. , The Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, Cody, Wy., and March in Montana, Great Falls, Mt. I have been featured in Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Cowboy, and Western Art Collector. I have also had the honor to paint with Robert Pummell in Kerville, Tx.

Awards that I have won include:

C.M. Russell Auction of Original Art

Ralph "Tuffy" Berg Award-1999

Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale

Juror's Choice Award- 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000

People's Choice Award- 1999, 2020

Artist's Choice Award- 2008