My primary passion has been tropical flora and fauna, particularly avifauna, ever since my service in th Peace Corps, where I was ststioned on the Miskito Coast of Honduras. I served as a conservation/environmental educator, and my interest in education and conservation led to a career as a Biology teacher in Guatemala. I support the Nature Conservency, because I feel strongly that ownership of the land is the best course for conservation. My transition into the art field has been deeply impacted by the loss of my wife and best friend Margie, and I am only now beginning to feel inspired enough to rekindel my efforts in conservation. I am focusing more locally on conservation causes associated with Seneca Lake, New York, where my family has as long history and a lake house.
Conservation
"Since I was young I have always had a fascination with the natural world; my pockets were always full of rocks or some prized feather. My parents encouraged this interest and I eventually studied Biology and Geology in my pursuit of being a Paleontologist. Alongside this interest of natural history, was my love to paint and draw. After many years, the two inspirations have melded into my current artwork. Although I paint because I truly enjoy it, I also hope that through my paintings people will be more keen on observing and appreciating these products of millions of years of natural selection. The organisms with their resulting adaptations and behaviors are what inspire me to photograph and paint. I hope that these paintings will inspire you about the