About

I am often asked what I photograph. I photograph what I like, the environments I enjoy being in. I have diverse interests, from shipyards to the street, mountains to desert, industrial settings to vibrant blooms, and my current passion; the rich tapestry of visual richness bathed in gorgeous Mediterranean light.

I began photographing early in life. This was the beginning, the time that set my visual curiosity on fire. Much has changed over the years. However, over time, there are common threads that present the visual artist with countless extraordinary scenes, human emotions and history in the making, building on the lessons of time. It’s all there for anyone to explore and interpret as they wish.

Artist Statement

I believe that somewhere within, we are all artists. Artistry may bloom as a painting or a poem, a photograph or a symphony, a stone sculpture or a fine wood carving. It is well worth discovering this part of ourselves. Once discovered, immeasurable personal rewards follow.

EXHIBITIONS, RECOGNITION & PRESENTATION History

Jansen Art Center, Lynden Washington – Fall 2018 Exhibition, Juried
September 6  – December 1, 2018
Crete: two monochrome prints exploring the rich history and stunning visual textures of Crete.

Jansen Art Center, Lynden Washington – Summer Exhibition, Juried
June 1st – September 1st, 2017
Tropical Recovery, three black and white prints exploring nature’s natural power of recovery & restoration.
https://www.jansenartcenter.org/directions/

The Front Gallery, Mount Vernon, Washington
Invitational Photography Exhibition
One Night Only, June 1, 2017 5-8 pm

Children of The Valley
Silent Auction & Fund Raising Event at Bertelsen Winery, Mount Vernon, Washington
Provided two framed prints for auction

Peace Health United General Hospital, Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Community Gallery Exhibition, 12 print portfolio, "South of the Dalles"
April 5 - June 28, 2017

Jansen Art Center, Lynden Washington
Spring 2017, Juried

Community Hang-up
Front Gallery, Mount Vernon, WA August 4th - 30th, 2016
Sponsored by Peoples Bank and the Mount Vernon Downtown Association,
Awarded People's Choice, Best of Show

Rexville Grocery, Mount Vernon, WA
South of the Dalles, a 12 print portfolio exploring the rural character of north central Oregon state.
July 2016, Solo Show

Harvest - The Bounty of Washington
Sponsored by the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Juried
Traveling group Exhibition
July - December 2015 - Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA
Winter-Spring 2016 - Spokane Convention Center, Spokane WA
Summer 2016 - Three Rivers Convention Center, Kennewick, WA

Jansen Art Center, Lynden, WA
Spring 2016, Group Exhibition, Juried

Jansen Art Center, Lynden Washington
Winter 2016, Group Exhibition, Juried

Jansen Art Center, Lynden Washington
Fall 2015, Group Exhibition, Juried

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour
July 2015, Juried

First Thursday Downtown Mount Vernon Art Walk
June 2015, Location: Embellish,

Edison Eye Gallery, Edison WA
100 works of art by 100 artists
July 2014, Juried

Whatcom Museum, at The Lightcatcher
Nature in The Balance, 150 artists interpreting climate change
July - September 2013

Glazer's Camera Photo Gallery, Seattle Washington
Industrial Roots - Portfolio Exhibition
Invitational solo show, June - August 2013

Skagit Artists Together 10th Annual Studio Tour
July 2013, Juried

La Conner Arts Alive
Skagit Artist's Together, Juried Group Show
November 2012, Juried

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour
July 2011, Juried

The Brick Gallery, Edison Washington
Group Show, April & May 2011

Whatcom Museum at The Lightcatcher
Fate of The Forest, group show,
June - September 2011

Skagit Valley Human Rights Festival
The Gallery at The Historic Lincoln Theater
July - August 2011, two pieces sold
100% of sales were donated to Skagit Immigrant Rights Services

Whatcom Museum at The Lightcatcher
Art and All That Jazz
November 2010, Juried

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour
July 2010, Juried

Depot Arts Center, Anacortes WA
Group Show, May 2010, Juried

Depot Arts Center, Anacortes WA
Close To Home
October 2009, Juried
Awarded best of show

Tulip Festival Art Show
Conway Muse, Conway WA
Group Show, April 2009

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour
July 2008, Juried

Depot Arts Center
Group Show, Juried
January 2008, Anacortes, WA

Depot Arts Center, Anacortes, WA
Skagit Artists Together Group Show
September 2007, Juried

Common Ground Gallery, Burlington, WA
One Person Show, 28 pieces
July & August 2006

Skagit Artists Together Studio Tour
July 2006, Juried

Rexville Grocery, Mount Vernon, WA
Springtime in Monochrome
Solo Show, April 2006

Rexville Grocery, La Conner, WA
November Harvest Show
Solo Show, November 2005

Skagit Artists Together Juried Show
Just Another Roadside Attraction Gallery, Mount Vernon, WA
October 2005

Cafe Burlington, Burlington, WA
Solo Show, September 2005

Common Ground Gallery, Burlington, WA
Solo Show, April 2005
25 pieces