"Garbage Day" acrylic on canvas 2001

A simple but appealing painting...I gave this to my mom, I always enjoy checking it out when I go over there.

"Peace Dove" acrylic on canvas 2005

This painting is based on Picasso's 'Peace Dove' sketch. Aways loved that symbol and wanted to embellish it more than just his line drawing. I liked the way it turned out.

"Bruce Lee" acrylic on floor tile 1998

My dad is a huge Bruce Lee fan, I did this painting for him.

"Jack in the Box" graphite on paper 1996

This is a drawing I did in high school. It won a Gold Key award and I was the first to win one at my school in 20-some years. was pretty exciting at the time...my little brother now has this drawing.

"Grand Canyon" acrylic on canvas 2006

A fathers day gift for my Dad. He always has loved the Grand Canyon, and I made this for him- two years later my whole family, Mom Dad and two brothers hiked down and out of the Grand Canyon, what an experience...one I will never forget and hope to again sometime in the future...Next time with my Lynn.

"Degas" acrylic on canvas 1998

This was one of my first assignments at MIAD...we had to reproduce a masterpiece as accurately as we could...was pleased with it turned out - I always loved Edgar Degas' work...still do.

"My Parent's Wedding" graphic marker an layout paper 2004

This is a caricature of my parents wedding photo...I did this on their 25th anniversary for their card...I don't think my dad likes this drawing too much, probably because it is pretty accurate (sorry Dad.) Anyway, my folks just celebrated their 31st anniversary, so maybe the brown bell-bottoms are good luck!!

"Homer J." acrylic on canvas 2003

This painting I did for my little brother on his birthday..the Simpsons used to be his life and at the time I gave this to him the painting was taller than he was. It is 18 inches by 5 feet tall. and is cropped just as it is seen here. It's neat to see a cartoon on canvas.

"Kona Cafe Mural" acrylic on wall 2003

These are images of a mural I did at the now closed Kona Cafe in Mukwonago. There were four panels each at 4' by 8'. They were side by side and appeared as if it were a window looking out at a Hawaiian fishing scene. This was a very enjoyable mural to do...I did it in the overnight hours all alone and played music loud...my favorite way to paint. I have only good memories of doing this mural. I had a nice write up in the food section of the Milwaukee Journal when they reviewed the restaurant. It was fun to get to work that morning open up the paper and see my artwork... it was a surprise to me...it's just too bad they got rid of this place...oh well I have the photos and the memories.