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Sendin' It in Big Air
Inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina and the Visa Big Air competion at Steamboat Resort. I want to reflect the emensity of the "bluebird" sky and relation to dynamic flow of Big Air skiing and snowboarding.
20"x10" oil on canvas frame
20"x10" oil on canvas frame

Rippin' It in Big Air
Inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina and the Visa Big Air competion at Steamboat Resort. I want to reflect the emensity of the "bluebird" sky and relation to dynamic flow of Big Air skiing and snowboarding.
10"x20" oil on canvas frame
10"x20" oil on canvas frame

Steamboat Summer Sunset (Diptych)
Inspired by a photo I took from the Thunderhead during Sunset Happy Hour, I split the scene into two separate but connected pictures, one focusing on the mechanics of the chairlift and the other on the natural landscape with Sleeping Giant.
24"x16" Oil on framed canvas (x2)
24"x16" Oil on framed canvas (x2)

Sandhill Crane: A Profil
Sandhill cranes are found across North America including Northwest Colorado and Steamboat Springs. Fossil records date their species back 2.5 million years. Their primary habitat is wetlands, marshes, and grasslands. Sandhill cranes eat seeds, insects, and various roots. They're famous for their courtship dances where they bow, leap, and flap their wings to attract mates. Sandhill cranes mate for life and can live up to 40 years.
8"x8" watercolor and ink
8"x8" watercolor and ink

Ulysses S Grant
Ulysses S. Grant’s legacy lies in his steadfast commitment to preserving the Union and promoting equality. As the Union’s commanding general, he helped end slavery, and as president, he defended the civil and political rights of formerly enslaved people by supporting the 14th and 15th Amendments. Under his leadership, over 2,000 Black Americans were elected to local, state, and federal offices as he used federal power to suppress white supremacist violence, including the Ku Klux Klan. Despite challenges during his presidency, Grant’s dedication to Reconstruction and equal citizenship established him as a key champion of a more inclusive American democracy.
In this 11"x14" oil on canvas panel, I attempt to capture General Grant's unwavering presence with the empathetic mood in which he lead his army, treated surrendering enemies, and drove Reconstruction once he became our 18th president.
In this 11"x14" oil on canvas panel, I attempt to capture General Grant's unwavering presence with the empathetic mood in which he lead his army, treated surrendering enemies, and drove Reconstruction once he became our 18th president.

The Charm of Ronald Reagan
President Reagan's charm, wit, and ability to communicate effectively resonated with nearly all Americans in the 1980's. He was a president able to work across the aisle and bring about impactful economic change and strengthen national defense. Although President Reagan transformed U.S. politics, shifting it rightward in his 1980 landslide election and 1984 "50-state victory", he also signed the 1986 immigration reform granting amnesty to 3 million undocumented immigrants. While his increase in national debt is controversial, his defense spending helped peacefully bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. President Reagan finished his last term with a 4.5% GDP and inflation and unemployment levels at historic lows. Polls continue to affirm his enduring popularity among most Americans who lived during his presidency.
In this 7"x5" oil on canvas panel, I was inspired by a popular photo of Ronald Reagan in his classic cowboy hat on his California ranch. In this painting, I attempt to capture the president's famous glow and charm that made him likeable and appealing to Americans of all political persuasions.
In this 7"x5" oil on canvas panel, I was inspired by a popular photo of Ronald Reagan in his classic cowboy hat on his California ranch. In this painting, I attempt to capture the president's famous glow and charm that made him likeable and appealing to Americans of all political persuasions.

December Afternoon at Maribou Ranch
I was honored to have an interview by local renowned artist, Greg Effinger, while he and I painted a plein air scene in December at Marabou Ranch. The light was soft creating few shadows but beautiful reflections on the semi-frozen Elk River.

Rev Martin Luther King Jr
Through his leadership, courage and sacrifice, Reverend Martin Luther King Jr, championed the civil rights movement through his powerful nonviolent protests and speeches. He helped end legal segregation, changed public attitudes about race, and expanded voting rights. Reverend King's legacy for America is the enduring idea that America must live up to our promise of equality and justice for all.
In this 9"x12" oil on canvas panel, I attempt to capture Reverend King's thoughtful image reflecting on an incomplete writing of the word, "Equality". Is complete equality achievable? If so, what more can we do, as Americans, to complete the writing and fulfill Reverend King's dream?
In this 9"x12" oil on canvas panel, I attempt to capture Reverend King's thoughtful image reflecting on an incomplete writing of the word, "Equality". Is complete equality achievable? If so, what more can we do, as Americans, to complete the writing and fulfill Reverend King's dream?

Mr. Marmot
Marmots are ubiquitous, large, stocky rodents in mountainous Routt County. They hibernate in the winter and are famous for their whistling alarm calls. They're often called "whistle pigs".
7"x5" oil on canvas panel
7"x5" oil on canvas panel

Three Curious Bears
This painting was inspired by a photograph of a mother Black Bear and her two cubs. Black Bears are curious but fairly shy animals that tend to keep people at a distance. Unfortunately, as Black Bears become more comfortable around people, they become a threat, not just to humans but to themselves.
7"x5" oil on canvas panel
7"x5" oil on canvas panel

Autumn Holy Name Catholic Church
Autumn in Steamboat Springs has amazing beauty with the changing leaves. Holy Name Catholic Church is especially beautiful and as one of the town's most iconic landmarks.
5"x7" oil on canvas panel
5"x7" oil on canvas panel

Durango-Silverton Autumn Train
Anyone visiting southwest Colorado should take a ride on the Durango-Silverton train. The vintage train travels from Durango to Silverton, Colorado, and back through the scenic Animas River canyon. The ride is especially beautiful in the fall.
7"x14" oil on canvas frame
7"x14" oil on canvas frame

A still-life painting workshop inspired me to come up with a unique, tongue-in-cheek composition that reflects a couple of my favorite treats.
11"x14" oil on canvas panel
11"x14" oil on canvas panel

A Botanic Portal to Discovery
I was honored to have this piece selected to be the marketing design for the 2026 Yampa River Botanic Park, selected among many well-established local artists.
24"x12" oil on canvas frame
24"x12" oil on canvas frame

A Flaming Grove
Autum in Routt County is majestic with the changing Aspens and Cottonwood trees. Groves of these colorful trees almost assuming a "flaming" appearance with their brilliance.
7"x14" Oil on canvas frame
7"x14" Oil on canvas frame
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