About the Artist

   The approach to my work is be both historical and aesthetic. As a Primitive/Naive/Folk Artist, I try to be as original as possible in my concept, creativity, and design.  My paintings are oil on canvas, or sometimes, wood board.  I love painting real "happenings" in the old fashioned primitive/folk art style. To me, it lends a sort of aging or history to it.
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Subjects of my work can range from childhood memories of growing up in California and travels across America in the 1950's and 60's to current cultural events, celebrations, and  historical scenes- (such as the California Missions.)
Living part time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I now also paint scenes of Native Americans and their ceremonies,  the landscapes of the area and Hispanic cultural events.

Many of the rural places I have painted have been replaced by tract homes, condos and apartments, or industrial parks. But our good ole USA still has an endless number of beautiful scenes that capture my imagination as a painter, just as they have always done.

I like to think that my work unites us in common experiences or memories, and I hope you enjoy the view.

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Representation:
Michael Munson Graphics
​Santa Fe Prints and Images 

 
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Awards

Featured Artist-2017
Albuquerque Balloon and ArtFestival
St. Louis Artists Guild National Art Show- First Place in Show, Honorable mention, and
Winner of the Fred and Mildred Annual Prize
San Diego Museum Art Institute International Exhibition-3rd Prize
Huntington Beach Art Center, Southern California Artists Exhibition, Honorable Mention

Publications

art collectors.com
art.com
allaboutart.com
Amazon.com
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Pomegranate Publishing 
Capistrano Mission Pageant
Newport Navigator Magazine


Limited Edition print, Mission San Juan Capistrano Foundation
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Fine Art Shows

Art Santa Fe, 2019
Cherry Creek Art Festival, 2019
Laguna Beach Sawdust Winter Fantasy
Albuquerque Rio Grand Art Festival and Balloon Festival
Girls Inc. Fine Arts and Crafts Show, Santa Fe , NM
Scottsdale Fine Art Show, Scottsdale, AZ
Tempe Fine Art Festival, Arizona
Beverly Hills Arts in the Garden Fine Art Show
Indio Southwest Fine Arts Show
Palo Alto Fine Arts Show
Burbank Fine  Arts Show
Balboa Island Artwork 1995-2018

Single Artist Exhibitions
End of the Trail Gallery, Santa Fe
Capistrano Mission Museum
Newport Beach Central Library
Belevedere Winery, Sonoma
Hop Kiln Winery and Art Gallery, 
Newport Beach City Hall