Artist's Biography
I was born in Chicago into a family surrounded by art and architecture. My father, an architect, would frequently take me to the Art Institute of Chicago to view the Impressionist paintings and special exhibitions. My love of art was nurtured at St.Marys College, Notre Dame, Indiana as an Art major and continued to grow as an elementary school art teacher after graduation. It wasn't until after moving to Seattle that I discovered the Russian Impressionist style of painting of Sergei Bongart and his proteges. For many years I sought the instruction of those proficient in this style of painting. Fueled by their knowledge and expertise, my passion for painting continues to grow to this day.
I was fortunate to find a group of artists in Seattle that were trained in the Russian Impressionistic style of oil painting. For many years, I studied with Ron Lukas, Del Gish, Ovanes Berberian and Bill Reese. I painted mostly still lifes and figures/portraits. Then I discovered the joys and challenges of plein air painting. Traveling with my pochade box, I have been to many beautiful places here and abroad finding plenty of inspiration. A trip to Provence, France and Giverny to paint in Monet's garden fulfilled a lifelong dream. Another trip to Europe produced some wonderful plein air paintings of Italy, Greece and Switzerland. I show and sell my work from my studios in Seattle,WA and Palm Desert,CA. My paintings are enjoyed by collectors from all over the USA, including Dale Chihuly.
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