My Medium
My main medium is oil, although I do some pastels now and then.
My Background
I got started with crayons when I was a child. Colors fascinated me. Also, when I was in first grade and was learning to use watercolors, I decided black and white photos in the family album needed some color, so I obliged. When my children were small, I colored photographs for some photography shops. also I found that I could paint pillow cases and tablecloths with oils instead of embroider them. I did some oil paintings then also. But it wasn't until I had moved to California that I started painting seriously. In 1965 I started taking lessons from a teacher in laguna Beach - later in Garden Grove and Riverside. I started showing my work in 1972. I moved to Porterville in 1979 and joined the Springville Art Association and showed at the Patton House. Later, Porterville opened their Gallery. I belong there as well. I haven't put anything in the gallery for awhile, because I have been doing so many portraits on commission.
My Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us and I have admired many artists work. I do traditional art - so I admire those who paint in that style. Vernon Kerr, Eugene Garin, Ted Blaylock, Loren Adams, Charles White, Wendell Brown, Dale Gehrman, Justin Manning to name a few, and Nathan Greene, a Christian artist.
How you can reach me or see my artwork
My art work is currently at my home and my studio.
My home phone number is (559) 781-4753 or mail to 67 S. Prospect St. Porterville, Ca 93257
My Work
