“Hidden Valley” is finished and pending delivery. It is a piece of similar style and theme to my 2020 work, “Procession,” as requested by the board of the Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection. It has been an honor to create this work for the state of Utah. Petroglyph and pictograph panels by Utah’s ancient Indigenous…
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State Commission in progress
Reference Photo
I finally found my inspiration for the commission from the state of Utah. It was a trek but well worth the effort.
Read MoreState Commission!
I have been commissioned by the State of Utah to paint a large scale oil painting for their permanent Art Collection! I will join many of the finest artists in Utah having my work displayed in state buildings like the State Capital and Courthouse, where it can be seen and enjoyed by countless members of…
Read MoreJurors’ Award at the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Statewide Annual Exhibition!
I was honored to receive a Jurors’ Award in The Utah Division of Arts & Museums Statewide Annual Exhibition, and eager for the opportunity being in the show affords me to advocate for the preservation of sensitive cultural and archeological sites. Procession was a work born from the strong and lasting impression a petroglyph panel…
Read MoreShow at WOW Atelier, SLC
My exhibition at WOW Atelier this weekend was a major recharge of positive energy! Contact me if you want to check it out! Show runs until February 1, 2022. It was exciting to see so many people connecting with my art. I want to thank everyone who came to the opening! This show was made possible…
Read MoreWasatch Wildflowers
Finished my wildflowers! Today I drove through the first snow of the year to deliver “Wasatch Wildflowers.” It’s fascinating to look over a snow covered landscape as Winter is setting in and remember the hot temperatures of just a month ago. That’s Utah for you, from 100 to freezing in a blink of an eye.…
Read MoreGreat News!
Great news! I’m happy to announce that both of my entries have been selected for inclusion in the Utah Statewide Annual Exhibition! Procession and Juniper Sky are two of my largest oil paintings and it’s a huge honor to have them exhibited by Utah’s Division of Arts & Museums in such a competitive show. The…
Read MoreShow opening at ACM
Tonight is the opening of my show at the Arts Council of Midland (ACM). The gallery opening begins at 5:30 this evening and runs through November 25th. The exhibit will include a selection of works on paper. It’s been such a positive experience to see the dedication and drive the ACM has for bringing the…
Read MoreUnveiling Juniper Sky
When I started this painting I had no idea that I could find so much depth in a blue sky. It’s endless— just how it should be. Seems to me that junipers are forever twisting and reaching upwards to the sky, caught in a kind of perpetual longing. For me that’s what life is, a…
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