A native of Cody, I spent my childhood playing out the dramas of the old west, by building forts out of logs, fishing and camping. It was a wonderful time as my imagination ran wild, and I developed a strong love for the rugged terrain of Wyoming. I am still devoted to the mountains and the austere prairies of the west, but I also enjoy long hours in my studio modeling or carving. My knowledge of art began in my dad's carpenter shop. It was there I observed the beauty of wood, and the satisfaction that comes from modeling a natural material.

Although sculpting in stone is my first love, I enjoy working in terra cotta, bronze, and wood as well. All of these materials are terribly attractive and lead me in different but completely compatible directions. My work is mainly impressionistic which lends itself to stone sculpture, but I have also worked realistically, generally in bronze. I learn from every piece I work on, and I enjoy the challenge of art contests. I have entered many competitions and won several regional and national awards. Currently my work can be seen at various galleries throughout the western U.S., including the Big Horn Gallery in Cody WY, where I am presently living and working and Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Golden CO.