My oil painting journey

My oil painting journey

Hello and welcome to my website. I'm finally working in my newly established studio just south of Aitkin, Minnesota. Having spent the majority of my life in the Minnesota backwoods, I struggled to identify my passion during my early years. However, as with most artists, creativity always finds a way out.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, I landed a job with an advertising agency in Minneapolis, which not only allowed me to learn about design and production but also opened up opportunities for artistic expression.I moved into ownership of a small design shop in Brainerd MN. This grew into our region's first advertising agency. I was blessed with the opportunity to teach at our local college for six years before I launched our area's first lifestyle magazine. After the sale of the Lake Country Journal, I finally decided to pursue my deep desire to learn to paint.

To say I am blessed to have been able to chase my artistic muses on a professional basis would be an understatement. Though I have had a deep desire to learn to paint with oils, I could not commit the time or personal energy to it, as I always prioritized my family and businesses. Now, having the ability to invest time into self-learning the basics of this art, I am able to satisfy my personal interest in the process of painting, and style exploration.

All of my path as an artist has been self-taught; I will always be a work-in-progress. I paint for myself—for what gives me joy and keeps me engaged. My subject matter roams everywhere. And when others enjoy and purchase my work, it gives me a special satisfaction that these pieces have found a good home. Whether it's one of landscapes, portraits, pets, homes, cabins, or figurative (historic or contemporary), spending time at my easel is the best pressure-relief valve anyone could ask for.

If you would like to know more about my work, request a commission, or would like to purchase any of the paintings available here, don't hesitate to get in touch and start a conversation. I look forward to hearing from you!

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