“Conversations between Earth and Sky”

                I am awed by the beauty of the simple terrain, solitary trees, abandoned homesteads, and expansive sky of the high plains. These landscapes are my observations of the “conversations between earth and sky”.  I take hundreds of photographs as I travel and then work to translate these in my studio with oil, pastel and watercolor media.

            “Sky and Clouds  – I've been inspired by the vast overarching sky of the prairie, awesome storm clouds, and the beautiful color spectrum of sunsets.

            "Prairie Landscapes” – Solitary trees of the prairies seem like dancing ladies. Old cottonwoods brace for wind and cold. The colors and textures of grasses and crops, give life to the flatland and gently rolling hills of the prairie.

            “Woodland Reflections” – The sheltered canyons and trails of the Black Hills offer a spiritual landscape. Windbreaks, shelter belts, lakeside trees and reflections in water are intriguing subjects.