I have been observing and sketching wildlife my entire life. While the mediums may vary – ebony pencil, pastel chalks or acrylic paint – I strive to capture detail, anatomical accuracy, and the subject’s emotions. As a lifelong resident of Wisconsin, I find inspiration in the state’s endless natural resources and beauty, feeding my desire to capture the wildlife and habitat in my paintings.

I am a proud member and donor of original and fine art reproduction artwork to national conservation organizations including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Whitetails Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and many local conservation organizations that have raised thousands of dollars to enhance wildlife habitat and protect our natural resources.

Back in 1992, I was introduced to Eugene Upward and was asked to paint a turkey on a turkey call. Since then we have teamed up on over 300 calls that have been donated to fund raising events and purchased by collectors across the country.

In 1997, from the encouragement of Eugene and friend, Tom Muench, I entered my first piece in the Wisconsin Wild Turkey Stamp competition and placed in the top 10. After the fifth entry and placing in the top 5 each year since, I finally achieved my goal and won the 2002 Wisconsin Wild Turkey Stamp Competition. I have also entered artwork in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Competitions and has placed in the top 5 several times but a first place has eluded me but is at the top of my goals in the coming years.

In 2009 I was commissioned by the Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited State Board to paint a pair of Wood Ducks that would be the 2010 Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print. The piece will be included for nearly 4,000 Wisconsin DU sponsors.

My wife Lynda and children, Megan and Ryne and our Black Lab puppy Bubba reside in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Eugene Upward and I in South Dakota turkey hunting.