ARTIST
I am a working artist who's style ranges from a surreal euphoric feel, to modern impressionism. My acrylics showcase the life that I lead with representations of what I see in nature, and in my travels. I currently live in Oregon, and predominantly paint from the northwest region of the United States.
Growing up as an angler, my work touches the hearts of many fishermen, especially those familiar with the Deschutes and Rogue Rivers in Oregon. My spiritual connection with nature, and the native people who once ruled these lands, keeps my pallet brilliant.
My style is unique in that I mix my own colors; using only Napthol Crimson, Hansa Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Dioxazine Purple, and Titanium White.
I am a working artist who's style ranges from a surreal euphoric feel, to modern impressionism. My acrylics showcase the life that I lead with representations of what I see in nature, and in my travels. I currently live in Oregon, and predominantly paint from the northwest region of the United States.
Growing up as an angler, my work touches the hearts of many fishermen, especially those familiar with the Deschutes and Rogue Rivers in Oregon. My spiritual connection with nature, and the native people who once ruled these lands, keeps my pallet brilliant.
My style is unique in that I mix my own colors; using only Napthol Crimson, Hansa Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Dioxazine Purple, and Titanium White.
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Web Design by Jan Sampsel
Painting in layers - "The Babines"
WHITEWATER RAFTING GUIDE
In the summer and early fall, I work as a whitewater river rafting guide. For five years I guided on the Deschutes River in central Oregon. This last year, I went to work for the internationally acclaimed ROW Adventures; guiding on the incredible Rogue River, also in Oregon.
ROW is unique in that the company offers a variety of excursions ranging from day trips to outdoor camping to trips with nightly river lodge accomodations which include fine dining. If you are looking for a great family or personal vacation, check out what this company has to offer. Also, if you book a trip on the Rogue and request my services, I will be your guide and mentor for as long as you are on the river. We'll talk art, nature, life experiences and have a heck of a good time running some interesting rapids.
For more information, you can contact me, or review ROW's extensive website:
In the summer and early fall, I work as a whitewater river rafting guide. For five years I guided on the Deschutes River in central Oregon. This last year, I went to work for the internationally acclaimed ROW Adventures; guiding on the incredible Rogue River, also in Oregon.
ROW is unique in that the company offers a variety of excursions ranging from day trips to outdoor camping to trips with nightly river lodge accomodations which include fine dining. If you are looking for a great family or personal vacation, check out what this company has to offer. Also, if you book a trip on the Rogue and request my services, I will be your guide and mentor for as long as you are on the river. We'll talk art, nature, life experiences and have a heck of a good time running some interesting rapids.
For more information, you can contact me, or review ROW's extensive website:
Courtesy of ROW Adventures
FLYFISHING GUIDE
This year (2011), I achieved another personal goal, becoming a commercial flyfishing guide. I work for the only Orvis-endorsed lodge in Oregon--Morrisons Lodge in Merlin, OR.
Fishing has been a lifelong passion, and remains so. Over the years, I spent a great deal of time learning to read water; studying the habits of the various species of coldwater fish, and learning casting techniques with flyfishing gear. Speycasting is my specialty.
The photo at right is a steelhead caught by a client of mine in October, 2011. This fish was the largest fish my client ever caught, and one of the largest steelhead caught on the Rogue this fall.
You can book a trip with Morrison's and request that I be your guide if you so choose. Contact Morrison's at:
This year (2011), I achieved another personal goal, becoming a commercial flyfishing guide. I work for the only Orvis-endorsed lodge in Oregon--Morrisons Lodge in Merlin, OR.
Fishing has been a lifelong passion, and remains so. Over the years, I spent a great deal of time learning to read water; studying the habits of the various species of coldwater fish, and learning casting techniques with flyfishing gear. Speycasting is my specialty.
The photo at right is a steelhead caught by a client of mine in October, 2011. This fish was the largest fish my client ever caught, and one of the largest steelhead caught on the Rogue this fall.
You can book a trip with Morrison's and request that I be your guide if you so choose. Contact Morrison's at: