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I have studied at California College of Arts and Crafts Oakland, California, Cal State University Chico, California and Butte College. I have a BS degree in Business and the equivalent of a BA in art. Like most artists, with no disrespect towards my past teachers, I consider myself self-taught.
Subject matter which inspire me are the many facets of humanity such as beautiful women, children, anyone with character etched in their face and animals. I place these subjects into natural, yet imaginary, settings which I call "living-scapes". I also do some surreal works which defy description.
These subjects of inspiration are manifested into a timeless style of painting called "Pointillism". This style is much like that used by the famous French Impressionists. After covering my hardboard with solid colors I apply detail by dipping my brush into a tube of acrylic paint, (no palette used), and brushing on dots or dabs of acrylic paint. With this method I get pure and lively colors and achieve what I consider to be "Impressionistic Realism".
Much like the "Society of Six" in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1920's, " I don't try to 'say' things but do try to fix upon hardboard the joy of vision. I have much to express but little to say."
My goal is simple yet difficult. Amaze and delight myself in the creation of my art and amaze and delight the viewer in the viewing of my art.
It is my belief that art has healing power both in the viewing and the doing. I also believe that children should grow up hugged, loved, listened to and unafraid even of strangers.
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