The landscape, animals, and atmosphere of the west has always been inspiring- not only for exploring, but as a means of bringing the drama and beauty to my painting. I strive to capture the mood, individual personality, and movement of my subjects through the exploration of color, composition, and the use of positive and negative space in my work. I hope to draw the viewer into my paintings and give them a sense of my inspiration for each piece of work and a window into the world I see and experience.