I have roots in South Carolina, but I have been an Austin resident for 35 years, I paint in my studio in my backyard, which I've opened up to the public when I participated in the West Austin Studio Tour. I have also had a studio in Travis Heights and participated in the open studio tours there. I have worked at the Texas Legislative Council for over 25 years, which provides a supportive environment for artists and other creative people.    
Still lifes and interior scenes are major interests of mine. I also paint abstracts and landscapes. My paintings are inspired by and based on set ups in my studio, drawings, and photos. I strive to use inventive perspective and color, personal meaning, playfulness, and other elements to produce paintings that energize and reinterpret these genres.    

Education:  University of Georgia, Athens, GA.  1977-1981  BFA  

University of Texas, Austin, TX.   1986-1990  MFA  
Employment: Texas Legislative Council   Legal Editor, 1995-present  
  
Recent Exhibits

2021     West Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX open studio event  

2018     West Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX open studio event  

2012     West Austin Studio Tour, Austin, TX open studio event  

2009    Travis Heights Art Trail, Austin, TX open studio event  

2008    Hyde Park Bar and Grill-West Gate, Austin, TX., two-person show  

2008    Hyde Park Bar and Grill, Austin, TX. two-person show
2008    Artspoken Gallery, Austin, TX  two-person show 

2008    Travis Heights Art Trail, Austin, TX open studio event  

2008    12 Buy Show, Artspoken Gallery, Austin, TX., group show    

2007    Travis Heights Art Trail, Austin, TX open studio event  

2007    12 Buy Show, Artspoken Gallery, Austin, TX. group show   

2006    El Sol Y La Luna, Austin, TX solo exhibit
2006    Travis Heights Art Trail, Austin, TX open studio event