Artist Statement
I have been a practicing artist, photographer and an art educator since graduating from Weber State University in 1981 with a BA in Fine Art, a minor in Photography and a Secondary Art Education degree. Raised in Roy, Utah and growing up in the west, along with living and working on a cattle ranch in Mountain View, Wyoming since my marriage in 1979, has given me an exceptional artist viewpoint. When drawing, painting or taking photographs I have been able to capture the genuine and fundamental nature of the subject. It goes much deeper than just the visual view, it’s the mood created by experiencing the sounds, smells and feel of the subject matter. Taking in and understanding all that surrounds the subject enables me to truly portray the intended themes. After 34 years as an art educator in Mountain View, I am now retired and happily spend my time serving on the Wyoming Arts Council Board, participating in the several art guilds around the state and creating art in my studio.
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Organizations / Memberships:
Casper Artists Guild, Member 2015 – Present
Bridger Valley Art Association Member, Business Manager 2016 - Present
Wyoming Arts Council Board– Executive Committee 2011 – Present
Wyoming Arts Council Board (appointed by Governor) – Member 2010 - Present
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Standards Revision Committee Appointment 2010 - 2013
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Coalition Steering Committee 2006 – 2008
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Standards and Assessments Development Committee 2005 - 2013
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Scholarship Committee - Chairman 2002
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Scholarship Committee - Member 1999- 2002
Wyoming Arts Council Board (appointed by Governor) - Board Member 1997 -2000
Wyoming Alliance for Arts in Education - Board Member 1997 – 2000
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Assn. - Secretary 1997 - 1998
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Assn. - Member 1991 - 2015
National Art Education Association – Member 1991 - 2000
Mountain View High School Art and Technology Grant Writing - Chairman 1993 - 2005
Uinta County School District Number Four Art Curriculum Committee Chair 1984 - 2015
Leadership / Activities:
Cre8iv Inspiration Studio: owner 2016- Present
ART 321 Casper, WY 2016
Uinta County Library High School Student One Man Show – Organizer 1992 – 2009
University of Wyoming Art Department Assessment Development Consultant 2006
University of Wyoming Art Department Assessment Development Focus Group 2006
Washington University High School Art Teacher Forum 2000
Central Ohio Regional Scholarship Art Awards – Judge 2000
Honors / Awards:
Colored Pencil Magazine Gallery artwork 2017
Wyoming Recipient National High School Heart of the Arts Award 2015
Uinta County School District Teacher of the Year 2004-05
Wyoming Governors Art Award - nomination 1996
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Letter of Commendation 1992
Uinta County School District Number 4 “Notable Service to School and Community” Award 1989
Casper Artists Guild, Member 2015 – Present
Bridger Valley Art Association Member, Business Manager 2016 - Present
Wyoming Arts Council Board– Executive Committee 2011 – Present
Wyoming Arts Council Board (appointed by Governor) – Member 2010 - Present
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Standards Revision Committee Appointment 2010 - 2013
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Coalition Steering Committee 2006 – 2008
Wyoming Fine and Performing Arts Standards and Assessments Development Committee 2005 - 2013
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Scholarship Committee - Chairman 2002
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Scholarship Committee - Member 1999- 2002
Wyoming Arts Council Board (appointed by Governor) - Board Member 1997 -2000
Wyoming Alliance for Arts in Education - Board Member 1997 – 2000
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Assn. - Secretary 1997 - 1998
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Assn. - Member 1991 - 2015
National Art Education Association – Member 1991 - 2000
Mountain View High School Art and Technology Grant Writing - Chairman 1993 - 2005
Uinta County School District Number Four Art Curriculum Committee Chair 1984 - 2015
Leadership / Activities:
Cre8iv Inspiration Studio: owner 2016- Present
ART 321 Casper, WY 2016
- New members Show
- All Member Show
- WYO Photo Fest
- In The Garden Show
- Gallery At The Station One Man Art Show 2010
- Fund raised close to $70,000 to send students to the WY High School Art
- Paint Christmas windows throughout the community
- Design and sell student art calendars
- Design and sell Mountain View spirit apparel
Uinta County Library High School Student One Man Show – Organizer 1992 – 2009
University of Wyoming Art Department Assessment Development Consultant 2006
University of Wyoming Art Department Assessment Development Focus Group 2006
Washington University High School Art Teacher Forum 2000
Central Ohio Regional Scholarship Art Awards – Judge 2000
Honors / Awards:
Colored Pencil Magazine Gallery artwork 2017
Wyoming Recipient National High School Heart of the Arts Award 2015
Uinta County School District Teacher of the Year 2004-05
Wyoming Governors Art Award - nomination 1996
Wyoming Secondary Art Educators Letter of Commendation 1992
Uinta County School District Number 4 “Notable Service to School and Community” Award 1989