ABOUT

Nature surrounds me on our bluff country organic farm. We live in the Driftless area of western Wisconsin. The hills whisper. The breeze hints of change.

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The land tells stories. Every pastel stroke is my opportunity to share the tale. Our neighborhood, in beautiful Buffalo County, is the lead character.

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I create mostly in soft pastels. The colored dust particles create striking luminance. The medium challenges me to see both astonishing beauty and impermanence in life and nature.

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Pastels are the only "pure pigment" medium capable of intense color and boundless texture. They are fragile - essentially dust. Yet, once properly framed, the paintings last generations. To accomplish this, I use archival materials - high quality pastels and sanded surfaces.

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Likewise, reproductions are all Giclee prints created with archival ink on  100% cotton rag paper certified by a third party for 100+ years of display life. 

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