Transformation of this Art News began in July 2013.
It’s inception due to encouragement of customers/brokers requesting ‘narrative’ with the ‘New Art’ delivery.
Instead of art process tales, I chose to write inspiring human stories.
Stories of Resilience, Legacy, Longevity in Art, Community,Wilderness,
Intention and Vulnerability, inter- woven with a creative thread.

Creativity permeates almost every aspect of our humanity.
To me, this made sense.

The voice of the Artist may be heard in their art.
Stories and journeys vary as much as the work.
Pastel whispers of soft light or bold crimson song in broad strokes.
It’s the universal tale that speaks to all.

Praire Sunset 12×24 New Original Oil

I found my voice from the unwavering support of my family.
Born in a secure loving environment, I was encouraged to be an individual.

Mom had my sketches professionally framed, hung all about the house when I was in high school.
The framing was an extravagance, when there wasn’t much extra money.
Dad placed my wildlife sketches in his office.
He selected one of my paintings for the cover of his CD, with my brother’s photography.
Mom’s sister, Beth was among my first collectors, purchasing work when I was still in school.
If the outside world balked at my pursuits, the nucleus of family remained loud and clear.
“Follow your heart”.
Earlier this year, I was deeply touched to see my paintings in nearly every room of my brother‘s new home.

To have those you love continue to celebrate the work, is life affirming.

Snowy Day 11×14 New Original Oil

As the work grew, so did my voice and the circle.
Loving support of family shining like a beacon, with Collectors purchases and Mentor’s encouragement kept my voice from falling silent.
To have such a foundation in life and love is the real gift.

~ In loving Memory those who passed in 2014~ Greatly missed, forever loved.

My Mom, Mentor, Sage and friend- Marj Larson~
Mom’s sister, My Auntie Beth Crawford ~
Friend & Mentor- Robert Genn~