I was blessed to be born and raised in Prescott, Arizona and where I grew up has always been close to my  heart.  Much of my youth was spent exploring, hiking and riding horseback over the hills and in the vibrant valleys of the beautiful Southwest United States. 

Being raised in a rural setting and enjoying the freedom that I had to roam and discover, instilled a deep and lasting love of the land in me.  I was always fascinated by the beautiful landscapes that surrounded me, and even though art was not a part of my life then, perhaps, in some way, I knew there would be a time that I would capture some of this beauty in photography or art. 

I  believe it's important to paint from your heart, paint what you know and love, what inspires you.  My goal as an artist is to convey to the viewer the same feelings of joy and beauty that I feel when I experience those fleeting moments of a beautiful thunderhead cloud, the first or last light of day, a hushed and peaceful morning or a glorious Southwest sunset.  I am grateful for the privilege of living the life of a rancher, and most of all grateful to our Creator who makes all things possible.