I like to consider myself a student of the old masters, constantly trying to learn from their works, their writings, the modern masters who have insights into their techniques, and anything else I can find. Trying to reverse-engineer old works and apply what I learn to my own work is very rewarding. Using old techniques and mixing them with the modern in ways that still stays true to the philosophies their time is something that I also enjoy greatly.

William Bouguereau, John Singer Sargent, Jules Joseph Lefebvre, Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, and Rembrandt are some of the artists of the past that I admire most. There are also many modern realists that inspire me a great deal. When I am privileged enough to stand in front of the works of masters, I do so for a long time―examining the brush strokes, the layers, the execution―noting all I can to gain more insight into their techniques. I then go back to my studio and attempt to recreate those techniques so I can try and utilize them for my own work.

Classical and classically influenced realism have always been styles that I seem to relate to most. Trying to achieve the skills, discipline, methods and mastery to express what I want to express in my work is something that keeps me growing and thriving as an artist.

• 2009 - Core New Art Space, Group Show • Denver, CO (Honorable Mention)
• 2007 - Arists' Lair, Solo Exhibition • Colorado Springs, CO
• 2007 - Creative Abilities Art Show, Group Show • Fort Collins, CO
• 2007 - Spirit Dancer Gallery, Group Show • Santa Fe, NM
• 2005 - Creative Abilities Art Show, Group Show • Fort Collins, CO
• 2005 - Galleria De La Luz, Group Show • Manitou, CO
• 2005 - Cottonwood Artists School, Group Show (Member Works) • Colorado Springs, CO

• Self study/practice with a focus on classical techniques.
• Basic High School art instruction, Mitchell High School. Colorado Springs, CO