Thank you for visiting my website. I am an artist, consultant and coach. After decades of helping people as a psychologist I now get to draw them too!

I was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and got the experiences of a lifetime after living in Los Angeles for 23 years. This is where I completed my Bachelors in Fine Art and Ph.D. in Psychology. I now live and work in Kansas City. I’m a coach and consultant while also enjoying how my art has taken me into the fascinating world of people, animals, and plants.

My art:

Integrity and authenticity are very important in my images. Therefore, I research my subjects thoroughly to develop images that accurately represent them.

I work to create sensitive renderings with fine expressive lines, considerable detail, and vibrant colors. I use all drawing mediums and paint in watercolor, pastels, oil and acrylics. I study from the environments around me and also from photographs, most of which I take myself.

I express my continued celebration of life by drawing and painting people, animals, and plants.  I think the human form is exquisite no matter the shape or size. My figure drawings show the rotund, the thin, the athletic or flaccid; old and young humans in all their beauty. 

Portraits and Commissions are special whether of you, a loved one, or a furry friend.

I’ve always been concerned about the safety and protection of animals; how we treat them, what we expect of them. I love their expressions, especially around the eyes. In my animal portraits I endeavor to show them as the intelligent caring creatures they are. 

And plants… well their growth on earth is the exact science of our ability to breathe and eat. I draw and paint to portray their sensitivity, vitality and easy-living way of existing that highlights their creativity and beauty.

This is my way of, not only celebrating all life, but of sharing with you what I see. And my art connects me to living in harmony with what we all share: the earth. I hope you have a peaceful earth-experience when you view my art whether in a gallery, on line, or on your wall.

In gratitude, I contribute 15% of my proceeds to social-minded groups who protect people, animals and plants.