How it came to be I do not know but something in my being finds nature and its myriad forms and textures absolutely enthralling. The graceful growth of tree branches, the texture of rotting wood,  the unpredictable forms of flowing water, the astonishing variety of cloud shapes and the play of light on them all; in these I sense a peculiar and profound beauty. Never knowing exactly where this beauty will turn up but always expecting that it will, I find I am drawn to look. And when I look I see. And when I see I find that I want the whole world to see.
            But ultimately, I believe that my photographs are really just a public dialogue between myself and my God. That dialogue has often been a source of great joy and is the core reason my photos exist. As to exactly what is conveyed in that dialogue I must beg your indulgence as I can only describe it as a sense of hope for a time when all of life's most difficult questions are answered.

 Thank you for coming to view the work!

A Short Biography:

         Born in 1958 and raised in the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America. I started out in Oregon, staying just long enough to graduate from Portlands Franklin High School in 1976. Within a month I had moved to Seattle Washington, residing in the vicinity even now.
         My interest in photography was roused in the mid 1980's when I discovered the joy of backpacking. Touring on foot through the incredible scenery of Washingtons Cascade and Olympic Mountain Ranges I wanted to have something to show of it, so in  September of 1987 I acquired my first manual camera.
         It wasn't long before I developed a thirst for a deeper comprehension of the science and art of photography and in March of 1988 the Photographic Center Northwest in Seattle became my source of formal instruction when I signed up for a three year certificate program in Fine Art Photography. The program was completed with a thesis show at the PCNW in June of 1999.
         My time is now spent in the creation and marketing of my color and black and white landscape and nature prints. Fate has been kind and in the years I’ve been offering my work it has spread itself around the world. My hope is now to spend the rest of my life in this happy and challenging endeavor.
      When not working on the photography I spend time in the recording studio that I keep. I have played piano/keyboards since the age of nine and very much enjoy making my own recordings and playing with others.
        And lastly, a few influences: Ansel Adams, Christopher Burkett, Edwin Church, Theodore Dreiser, Claude Debussy, Ralph Hattersley, Jesus of Nazareth.

Credits:

Highlights of my activities over the years.

May 2012 - present, Dayton Street Studio: Guest artist. Numerous pieces color and black and white.
Edmonds, Washington

October 2011 - Arboretum Bulletin: Quarterly publication of the Washington Park Arboretum's Arboretum Foundation. Cover, table of contents, and two page feature.
Seattle, Washington

September 2011 - Edward Jones: Edmonds monthly art walk, group show of two artists, 21 pieces color and black and white.
Edmonds, Washington

June 2011 - Photographic Center Northwest: Alumni New Work Show, group, four pieces black and white.
Seattle, Washington

April through May 2011 - Daphne's: Edmonds monthly art walk, solo, five pieces black and white
Edmonds, Washington

December 2010 - Emerald Design LLC: Everett monthly art walk, group of four, 16 pieces black and white.
Everett, Washington

October 2010 - Crimson and Clover: Edmonds monthly art walk, solo, numerous pieces black and white.
Edmonds, Washington

September through November 2010 - Globe Gallery: solo show, twelve pieces, black and white.
Seattle, Washington

September 2010 - Housewares: Edmonds monthly art walk, solo, numerous pieces black and white and color.
Edmonds, Washington

May 2010 - Revolution Gallery: accepted to the artist roster.
Issaquah, Washington

April 2010 - Resident Cheese Monger: Edmonds monthly art walk, solo show, numerous pieces black and white and color.
Edmonds, Washington

December 2009 - Fremont Place Books: Fremont monthly art walk, solo show, 15 pieces, color.
Seattle, Washington

November 2009 - Photographic Center Northwest: two black and white pieces chosen for the annual book of student, instructor, and alumni works.
Seattle, Washington

October 2009 - Fine Art On Demand Dot Com: accepted to the artist roster.
World Wide Web

September 2009 - Fremont Place Books: Fremont monthly art walk, solo show, 21 pieces, black and white.
Seattle, Washington

August 2009 - Kenmore Art Fair: Annual juried show. Two pieces, black and white.
Kenmore, Washington

August 2009 - Magnolia Art Show: Annual juried show in Seattle's Magnolia district. One piece, black and white.
Seattle, Washington

August 2009 - Blue Fish Designs: Edmonds monthly art walk, solo show, numerous pieces, black and white and color.
Edmonds, Washington

May 2009 - Wise Designz: accepted to the artist roster.
Everett, Washington

April 2009 - Edmonds Third Thursday Art Walk: numerous pieces, black and white and color.
Edmonds, Washington

April 2009 - Collage: accepted to the artist roster.
Redmond, Oregon

April 2009 - A Gathering Grove: joined artist roster.
Everett, Washington

April 2009 - Port Gamble First Friday Art Walk: numerous pieces, black and white and color.
Port Gamble, Washington

April 2009 - Pacific Northwest Art Annual: University of Oregon annual juried show, one piece, black and white.
Eugene, Oregon

March 2009 - Exclusively Art: joined artist roster.
Bellevue, Washington

February 2009 - Solovei Gallery: curated group show, one piece, black and white.
Everett, Washington

January 2009 - Exclusively Art (Gallery): added to the gallery's artist roster.
Bellevue, Washington

December 2008 - Photographic Center Northwest: two color pieces chosen for the annual hardbound book publication of student, instructor, and alumni works.
Seattle, Washington

December 2008 - Solovei Gallery: curated group show, five pieces, color and b+w.
Everett, Washington

November/December 2008 - Sisters Restaurant: juried group show, four pieces, color.
Everett, Washington

September 2008 - Arts of Snohomish: annual juried show, two pieces, color and b+w. One honorable mention award.
Snohomish, Washington

August/September 2008 - A Gathering Grove: solo show, 20 pieces, color and b+w.
Everett, Washington

June 2008 - Perceptions: Mt. Hood Community College annual arts publication, four pieces, b+w.
Troutdale, Oregon

May 2008 - Fremont Jewelry Design: solo show, 19 pieces, color and b+w.
Seattle, Washington

April 2008 - Wired and Unplugged: solo show, 18 pieces, b+w.
Snohomish, Washington

December 2007 Living Loft Gallery: group show, 24 pieces, color and b+w.
Seattle, Washington

April 2006 - D Gallery: group show, 12 pieces, b+w.
Oceanside, California

March 2006 Art Detour: 18th annual Phoenix Art District weekend art walk/show.
Phoenix, Arizona

February 2006 - Gilbert Community Fine Art Exhibit: annual juried show hosted by the Gilbert Visual Arts League, open to residents of Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
One piece, color.
Gilbert, Arizona

February 2006 - Arboretum Foundation: front and back covers, inside cover, and more, for the Foundations fund raising publication. To benefit the Washington Park Arboretum.
Seattle, Washington

December 2005 to February 2006 - HealthSouth Integrated Medical Plaza: group show, 12 pieces, color and b+w.
Scottsdale, Arizona

December 2005 - The CoffeeBuzz: solo show, 15 pieces, color and b+w.
Phoenix, Arizona

September 2003 - Arboretum Bulletin: the cover image for the Fall quarterly bulletin of Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum, as published by the Arboretum Foundation. The image.

August 2003 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle, Washington newspaper, contributed images and thoughts for an 8/21 article on garden photography.

December 2002 - Juried Online Arts Festival: juried artist's community, Artist of the Month
The website

October 2002 - Pixiport International Expo/Gold Leaf Gallery: group show, invitational, seven pieces, b+w.
DeLand, Florida   Press release

September 2002 - Pixiport.com: Photo of the Month, "Water, Rock, and Wood - North Cascade Mountains, Washington".
Website,  Photograph

December 2001 to August 2002 - MK Design and Fine Art: Featured Artist, approximately 50+ pieces, color and b+w.
Woodinville, Washington

February 2001 - Parklane Gallery: Featured Artist, 27 pieces, b+w.
Kirkland, Washington

November 1999 - Parklane Gallery: Featured Artist, 9 pieces, color.
Kirkland, Washington

June 1999 - Photographic Center Northwest: group show of three, 9 pieces, b+w.
Seattle, Washington.

October 1996 - Moss Bay Gallery: solo show, 16 pieces, b+w.
Kirkland, Washington

November 1995 - Evolution Gallery: solo show, 13 pieces, b+w.
Issaquah, Washington

December 1994 - Benham Studio/Gallery: group of five, 12 pieces, color and b+w.
Seattle, Washington

August 1994 - Evolution Gallery: solo show, 13 pieces, color.
Issaquah, Washington

June1994 - Madison Park Cafe: solo show, 14 pieces, b+w.
Seattle, Washington

Spring 1994 - Photo Center School, Greenlake Campus: solo show, 7 pieces, color.
Seattle, Washington

August 1993 - Benham Studio/Gallery: group of three,12 pieces, b+w.
Seattle, Washington

Spring 1993 - Photo Center School, Greenlake Campus: solo show, 8 pieces, b+w.
Seattle, Washington

January 1992 - Benham Studio/Gallery: solo show, 20 pieces, b+w.
Seattle, Washington

           Before showing in the galleries my work first appeared on the cover of the
Photographic Center Northwest School class catalogue for the year 1989. Thereafter the catalogues were released quarterly. Pieces were used twice again as covers: Summer 1991 and Fall 1993.