I have been away from my computer for almost 2 weeks doing various tasks such as selling my art in Salt Lake City, painting my new apartment, moving into my new apartment, unpacking boxes and painting several commission pieces. It is good to have so many creative...

I am in Salt Lake City selling my Nativity paintings. I am one of 30 participating vendors at The Convention, Follow the Star. It is hosted by the Society of the Friends of the Creche. This vibrant group of people are dedicated collectors and strong advocates for the...

These three angels just returned to my Helena studio from Fairfield Iowa where they were on display at the Emerald Art Gallery. A big thank you to Stacey Hurlin, the owner who hosted a wonderful exhibit called, The Light of God. Hundreds of people came to see the...

These colorful kings from the east are ready for the feast of Epiphany. Of course Epiphany is not until January 6. 2010 but these guys have already begun getting ready for the their long Journey to the humble Bethlehem stable. This particular group of Kings is going...

Here are two new paintings of the Helena mountains that I finished this week. They both sit in old antique frames that I have found here in second hand stores and local estate sales. These mountains continue to draw me into their bountiful beauty. Wherever I go, no...

The Annual Fall Art Festival is this Saturday October 24 at the Helena Civic Center from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. I will be selling my art along with other Helena and Montana artists. I have many of my famous angel ornaments, wood cut outs and metal impressions for sale....

Christmas in October, I love it. I have been working on several different styles of Nativity sets for this coming Christmas season. Here is my first completed set. Each figure measures about 2.5 " tall and are all cut from pine and painted with acrylics. As an adult I...

This house is full of charm and character. It is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on the Upper West side of Helena. It is owned by a dear friend and business partner of mine Neil Patterson of Revitalize Construction. The house has been newly painted in a mossy green....

Here is another beautiful Helena home that I was asked to paint, The Holter House. It is a charming Victorian which is nestled in a lush grove of trees. The setting is like a small city park that is adorned with mature trees and a variety of garden flowers. Helena is...

Do you have a favorite building where you live? Your house, your apartment, your business, your church, your favorite restaurant? What is that structure that catches your eye and speaks both beauty and charm? We all have our favorite places some are ornate and some...