I've been a Wisconsin resident my whole life and really enjoy the changing seasons here. I worked in the public schools as a K-8 Art Teacher for 35 years, and was a jack of all arts, but after retiring I decided to focus on mainly one medium and chose working in pastel. Most of my work is done from my own reference photos taken while hiking, biking, paddling or other travelling. I try to capture the feel of the season and express what I remembered from being present at that moment. I've shown my work locally with the Waukesha Creative Arts League, the Wisconsin Pastel...more
