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Welcome |
Artist's Statement |
To quote Leonardo da Vinci: �Endeavor, painter, to make sure your works draw spectators to stop in admiration and delight.� That�s what it really is all about, for me. Having been raised in a family that spent a great deal of time outdoors, I found I had a devoloping interest in painting the areas I loved so much. Since most of my time was spent in the high desert region of Oregon, I discovered where my inspiration was rooted. As I continue to develope as an artist, I found inspiration in the paintings of Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hill and others from the Hudson River Schools 19th century painters along with contemporary works by Tucker Smith, Clyde Aspevig, Clark Hulings, and so many other wonderful "western" painters. It is my fascination, and mission to face the challenge of how to capture, with paint, the landscape, as it is affected by the atmosphere. However, I think the most important inspiration is my wife Yolanda, who truly believes in my work and my goals as an artist.
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