I describe my work most often as “abstract realism,” because it blends elements of my formal training in realism and graphic design, my love of the abstract expressionist of the 50's and the influence of pop art, which captivated me in the 60's. Characteristically my paintings and photographs integrate natural objects of nature such as plants, rocks and water and the reflective textures and compositions of metallic surfaces.

My goal is to attend to compositional elements in a way that evokes an adventure for the eye through the surface of the paint or photographic print. I typically work with close-up views of my subjects expanded onto large photographic prints or paintings on canvas.

I make art because I wish to see the beauty in the world and invite others to share in my vision.

“Side Show” 48 x 48 mixed media on board

1960 “Side Show” 48" x 48" mixed media on board

Education Kendall School of Design (now Kendall College)
Graduated 1957

“Big Cheese” 48 x 36 oil on canvas

1966 “Big Cheese” 48" x 36" oil on canvas
First award and purchase, San Joaquin Annual,
Fresno Art Museum

Solo Exhibitions

  • DeGraaf Gallery, Saugatuck, MI, 2003
  • Harris Gallery, Houston, TX, 1998
  • William Zimmer Gallery, Mendocino, CA, 1994
  • Robert Kidd Gallery, Birmingham, MI, 1992
  • Joy Horwich Gallery and
    La Salle National Bank Gallery, Chicago, IL, 1992
  • Bergsma Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI, 1987
  • Alice Simsar Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI, 1977
  • Grand Rapids Art Museum, 1977
  • John Pear Tree Gallery, Kingston, Jamaica, 1974
  • Comara Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, 1967
  • Fresno Art Museum, CA, 1967
  • Fig Tree Gallery, Fresno, CA, 1966
  • Granville Gallery, Coral Gables, FL, 1963
“Victory” 36 x 72 acrylic on canvas

1967 “Victory” 36" x 72" acrylic on canvas
Honorable mention, Long Beach Art Annual, Clement Greenberg, Jurist

“Glart No. 9” approx. 36 x 36 Warren Benidick Gallery, NYC

1971 “Glart No. 9” approx. 36" x 36" urathane foam & acrylic
Warren Benidick Gallery, New York, NY

Awards

  • First and Purchase Award,
    Hot Springs Arts Center State Competition, 1986
  • Best of Show,
    Grand Rapids Arts Festival, 1976
  • First Award,
    Lodi Arts Center, CA, 1968
  • Purchase Award,
    Northern California Annual, 1967
  • Honorable Mention,
    Long Beach Art Annual, Clement Greenburg, Jurist, 1967
  • First Award and Best of Show,
    El Camino Exhibition, El Camino, CA, 1963
  • Best of Show,
    Miami / Dade Exhibition, 1962
  • First Award,
    University of Miami, Lowe Gallery Annual Exhibition, 1961

Collections (partial list)

  • Grand Rapids Art Museum
  • Fresno Art Museum
  • Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, TX
  • Hot Springs Art Center, Hot Springs, AR
  • City of Grand Rapids
  • University of Michigan Doctors Hospital
  • Bank of America
  • Texaco Corporation, Houston, TX
  • USA Federal Savings Bank, San Antonio, TX
  • Hayworth Corporation, Holland, MI
  • Erdmans Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Upjohn Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI
  • Second Story Properties, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Rhoades McKee Attorneys at Law, Grand Rapids, MI
  • Plus numerous private collections in the United States,
    Canada, the Caribbean, South America and parts of Europe
“Imperial” 66 x 66 acrylic on canvas

1975 “Imperial” 66" x 66" acrylic on canvas
Collection of the Grand Rapids Art Museum

“Reflective Variations No.13” 40 x 72 oil on canvas

1990 “Reflective Variations No.13” 40" x 72" oil on canvas

“Ice Plant No. 5” 40 x 40 oil on canvas

2000 “Ice Plant No. 5” 40" x 40" oil on canvas

“Metallic Composition” 54 x 90 oil on canvas

2002 “Metallic Composition” 54" x 90" oil on canvas