I am a North Dakota native, currently
living in Mandan. As a child, exploring the badlands around Dickinson
and Medora and playing in the woods at my Grandparents house south of
Bismarck taught me to appreciate wildlife and their environment. As an
adult, I have found great satisfaction in flower gardening and enjoying
the birds that frequent my backyard. These experiences are what inspire
me to paint. I like to take images of birds that frequent my backyard
and place them in a very natural setting.