Although I have been painting for many years, (1985) most of those years I painted with acrylics.  I started as a "Tole" painter on wood.  Then in the early 2000's I begin a wall painting business.  I learned all the faux finishes.  I painted murals, vines and flowers, cabinets--whatever the customer or designer wanted.  It was great fun!  But then came 2007!  The housing crisis wiped out my business.  I limped along for 5 years, and then I decided to retire from climbing ladders and scaffolding and do what I have always wanted to do--paint landscapes!      

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I have always had a strong pull to nature and wildlife, and have had a deep desire to capture a bit of God's beautiful creation with paint and canvas.  So, I gave up the acrylics and switched to oils.  I am painting outdoors and from photographs.  Some of these photos are decades old and I've saved them all these years with the dream of turning them into paintings.  I have now been oil painting for 12 years and having the time of my life!  Retirement has also brought many opportunities for travel with more paintings waiting to be done!  I hope you will follow me on this journey!

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