My work investigates the space between a factual and mythical American West and it's implications in a collective American experience and identity. I'm interested in the construct of place, and the beliefs and ideals which shape our relationship with location or region.
"Southwest Accents" 2008, oil on canvas on panel, 24" x 26"
"Western Front" 2008, oil on canvas on panel, 24" x 26"
"Rugged and Durable" 2008, oil on canvas, 27" x 30"
"Dakota" 2008, oil on canvas, 24" x 24"
"Long Walk Back" 2008, oil on canvas on panel, 24" x 24"
"Speed Trials" 2007, oil on canvas, 11" x 14"
"Little Farmers (1,2,3,4)" 2007 oil on canvas, 14" x 18"
"Western Swing" 2007, oil on canvas, 9" x 12"
"Ranch Style" 2007, oil on canvas, 9" x 12"
"Transplant series: Arborvitae" 2006, acrylic,oil on panel, 24" x 24"
"Transplant series: Blue Carpet Juniper" 2006, acrylic, oil on panel, 23" x 24"
"Transplant Series: Rainbow Valley" 2006 acrylic, oil on panel, 23" x 24"
"Transplant Series: Wastewater Access" 2006, acrylic, oil on panel, 24" x 24"
"Purple Barberry, Golden Privet" 2005, acrylic, oil on panel, 19" x 20"
"Approaching Storm" 2005, oil on panel, 18" x 20"
"Over Iowa City Airport" 2005, oil on panel, 19" x 20"
"Arts and Crafts Show, Sept. 10, 2004" 2005, oil on panel, 18" x 20"
"Williams Pipeline Co., twilight" 2005, oil on panel, 19" x 20"
"Thunderstorm at the Store" 2005, oil on panel, 18" x 20"
"Greencastle Ave. Bridge" 2003, oil on canvas on panel, 12"x12"
"Mount Rushmore #2" 2003, oil on canvas on panel, 12"x 12"
"Mount Rushmore #1" 2003, oil on canvas on panel, 12"x 12"
