The way light pierced the decaying siding of a barn I encountered near Logan resonated deeply, evoking the image of a stained glass window with three crosses overlaid in gold. I'm pleased to share that this piece was honored with winning the Provost Award at the 2025 Salt Lake Community College Spring Student Art Competition.

In my first art class at Salt Lake Community College I was assigned to copy old masters’ art pieces, this one is based on Home Fields 1885 by John Singer Sargent.

This photo, taken on my walk from the Sacred Grove to the back door of Joseph Smith's boyhood home, inspired both a watercolor and, later, an oil painting due to my affection for the scene.

I adore this back road entrance to Spring City, a whispered invitation each year. Here, the very air hums with creativity during the Plein Air Art Competition, where brushes dance with light. Homes open their doors in a graceful artist tour, revealing sanctuaries of inspiration. It is, for me, a cherished haven—a place to simply rest and absorb the profound beauty of the landscape.

My inquiry into the art of Louis Heinzman, our esteemed local master, unexpectedly led me back to the desert's quiet grandeur. There, under the Arizona sky, visiting my sister, I first truly witnessed the elegant, understated grace of the ocotillo.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

Nestled in the heart of Midway, Utah, a place I return to often, stands a singular pine, its silhouette etched against the grandeur of towering peaks. It's a vision that unfailingly steals my breath, a profound beauty I'd be honored to share with you.

My studies often lead me to Midway, Utah, and each time, I'm captivated by the breathtaking view of Mount Timpanogos from the Heber Valley. Even with Midway's rapid development, that majestic mountain scene remains an unchanging, awe-inspiring sight.

In Spring 2025, I stumbled upon an unexpected sanctuary, the Sego Lily Gardens, a mere mile from my doorstep. It was there, amidst the quiet embrace of cultivated earth, that I truly fell under the spell of native plants, their inherent beauty a revelation.

Here's a shot I captured from my car window on the way to Moab in 2025 – just look at that stunning red beauty. Magic Carpet Ride playing in the background can you hear it?

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

Entrusted by my niece, I embarked on a vibrant journey to echo Papa's Poppies, a cherished original that once shown brightly in our family home. Its singular orange flame, a beacon amidst our decor, now inspires this very study—a homage to that beloved painting and the memories it holds.

In my first art class at Salt Lake Community College I was assigned to copy old masters’ art pieces, this one is based on Vase with Gladioli by Vincent Van Gogh.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

In my first art class at Salt Lake Community College I was assigned to copy old masters’ art pieces, this one is based on Vase with Red Poppies by Vincent Van Gogh.

Entrusted by my niece, I embarked on a vibrant journey to echo Papa's Poppies, a cherished original that once shown brightly in our family home. Its singular orange flame, a beacon amidst our decor, now inspires this very study—a homage to that beloved painting and the memories it holds. Closeup version.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.

I recently transitioned from watercolor to oil, a delightful shift that's truly opened up new possibilities. To explore this new medium and cultivate my unique voice, I've been immersed in painting a series of flowers, allowing me to really lean into a style I'm calling whimsical impressionism. It's been an exciting journey discovering how oil paints can capture that playful, yet evocative, essence.