This watercolor portrait, "The Wedding Necklace" received a merchant award at the Artists Association of Northern Colorado show in Fort Collins this week.
Friday, April 20, 2012
This watercolor painting, Canary Springs, was one of three selected by juror Carl McQueary for
the Wyoming Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition in Cheyenne, reception
June 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
My watercolor painting of the horned lizard, "Desert Microcosm" received an honorable mention at the Wyoming Game and Fish conservation stamp art competition. For more information, go to their webpage at http://wgfd.wyo.gov/web2011/news-1000712.aspx
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Photographed this little old lady at the marketplace in Pisac, Peru. She had such a delightful smile, and snappy black eyes. I really enjoyed painting her.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
"Bison Bull" my first watercolor painting on clayboard, has been selected for the Art for the Cure Preview show at the Nagle Warren Mansion Museum next Thursday, April 12th from 5-8 PM. Only thirty pieces were chosen for the preview show.
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Growing up on a Missouri farm, I learned to love the outdoors and its creatures. I earned a BS and MS in biology from Emporia State University, and taught biology for fourteen years. Working as a park ranger naturalist for many summers, the beauty of Yellowstone inspired me to return to painting. I have studied with several outstanding watercolor painters, exhibited work in national shows, and received many awards.
The versatility of watercolor continues to intrigue me. Carrying a small watercolor box and sketchbook when hiking or backpacking allows me to enjoy plein air painting. I also work in the studio because summers are short in the high country near Laramie, Wyoming.