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 While growing up in Nebraska, I have always appreciated the wonders of nature that surround me. I am inspired by the sky, the wind blowing through the grass of the plains and most of all by a supposedly simple flower. God has created such beauty and I want to capture that beauty in my paintings.
I have taught myself to paint with watercolors and they are perfectly suited to my photo realistic style. I can achieve wonderful detail and very vibrant colors. I use a combination of glazing and dry brush technique to add depth and detail to the painting.
In 1997 I was accepted into the National Watercolor Society
as a signature member. I also received the Winsor Newton award for my watercolor “Bumble Bee Banquet”.
(above)
 Other honors and achievements:
2007
* Nebraska Statewide Arboretum botanical print winner
(Rustling Wind - at right)
2006
* Runner-up in the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum botanical
print competition
2005
* Show at the Nebraska Governor’s Mansion in Lincoln
* Accepted into the Great Eight Exhibition, Kansas Watercolor Society.
2003
* March 9th through May 6th, One Person Art Show at the Lauritzen Botanical
Gardens, in Omaha NE.
* Awarded the Dr. Hugh and Jan Riordan Cash Award at The Great Eight Exhibition,
Kansas Watercolor Society.
2001
* J. Doe Omaha Art Project participant
2000, 2002 and 2004
* Spirit of the Great Plains Invitational Sale and Exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska
Art in Kearney, Nebraska.
1997
* Accepted for Signature Membership status to the National Watercolor Society, also
received the Winsor Newton Award.
1994 and 1995
* Best of Show in Bellevue Artist Association - Silver Palette Show
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