I am a self taught artist born in the vineyard region of upstate New York. Living in different areas of the country I have found beauty everywhere. For the thirty plus years that I have been painting, I've used oils, watercolors and, most recently, acrylics. The inspiration for my paintings comes from the beautiful scenery that is all around us. I enjoy bringing a comforting and familiar feeling to the viewer - to bring back a memory. I thank my mother and grandfather for this inherited artistic talent and also thank family and friends for the encouragement...more
