Resume

EDUCATION

Masters of Fine Arts, The Instituto Allende, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Abilene Christian College, Abilene, TX.
Architectural Engineering Major: Texas Tech, Lubbock, TX
Eagle Scout: Chissolm Trail Area Council, TX

1976 - 2007 31 year career as professional artist with studios in TX, NM, Bangkok, Thailand.
1976 - 1994 Conducted over 160 watercolor workshops in CA, TX, NM, CO, and Mexico
1975 - Study grant with Anishams University, Cairo, Egypt
1972 - 76 Designed and established the Art Department for Western Texas College, Snyder, TX
1969 - 71 Assistant Professor of Art, Hardin Simmons University, Abilene, TX
1965 - 66 Commercial Artist, Fidelity Advertising, Abilene, TX
1966 - 67 Advertising Manager, Gibson's, Abilene, TX
1962 - 1969 United States Marine Corps Reserve

Sketch and watercolor artist for scientific expeditions in Peru, Easter Island, Brazil, Spain, and Venezuela.
Independent painting expeditions to the British Isles, Canada, Mexico, Bali, the Virgin Islands, Egypt, Hong Kong, Argentina, Chile, India, South Africa, Seychelles, France, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland.

2007 Co-Founding the Garden of the Gods Sculpture Center in Santa Fe, NM
2007 Commission for the city Edmond, Oklahoma art in public places collection.
2006 Industry Award: Sculptural Pursuit Magazine
2005 “Spirit Totem” – Monumental sculpture 6’x 2’ x 2’ commission for private collector.
2004 Published “SKETCH BOOK” 68 drawings and the stories…….isbn 0-9747782-0-6
2004 Wine Label Award Twin Creek Vineyard, Napa Valley
2004 "Party Music" - Monumental sculpture 3' x 7' commission for private collector.
2004 "All That Jazz" - Monumental sculpture 3' x 7' commission for private collector.
2004 "Abstract Strings"- bronze relief for Austin Symphony Patron Award
2004 "Evening Jazz" – Monumental sculpture 3’x7’ for Benson Sculpture Garden, Loveland, CO
2004 Built sculpture studio in Austin, TX
2003 "Running Free " – Monumental bronze sculpture commission for private collector.
1990 – 2000 Independent painting expeditions and exhibitions.
1989 "Studio Quest" raised $40,000 to fund painting studio in Austin, TX
1988 "Vision Quest" raised $88,000 to fund painting expedition
1978 11 page article Southwest Art Magazine

1976 – 2007 Over 100 one-man shows and countless juried exhibitions.