In my career as an architect, I began my creative process with quick ink and marker sketches. This evolved into a fascination with the expressive watercolor style. Today, I quickly capture the mood of street and landscape scenes through expressions of natural light, using bold and varied brush strokes.

In my Architectural career I won over 20 AIA (American Institute of Architects) Design Awards. My first Plein Air Painting competition yielded Best Watercolor at White Bear Center for the Arts - Into Nature Plein Air 2022.  Quickly followed by winning Best in Show 2022 – Open Class at Plein Air Grand Marais.  Both, an honor and my springboard into the world of plein air competitions.

Meet the Artist

What has plein air painting taught you about yourself? How frustrated I can get by stages of slow improvement I'm my painting. Perseverance is so important! 

What is the furthest you have traveled for your art/plein air? Puerto Rico

Can you share a fond, or unusual, memory of plein air painting? Spending a few days painting the beautiful city of Quebec City.

What is a recent thing that you painted or drew a picture of? An aerial view of the Mississippi River downtown Minneapolis.

What is your favorite plein air subject, location or time of the year to plein air paint? I'm challenged by active street scenes with interesting shadows. I prefer the comfortable temperatures and drier air of fall.

What is something that looks fun that you want to try? Spending a couple of weeks painting in Europe with a group of plein air painters!