On the edge of a mesa above the Uncompahgre Valley—land once walked by the Ute people—rests my home and studio. Each morning, the first light on the San Juan Mountains greets me.

The work I create is my way of honoring the wonder and wisdom of Mother Earth, the source from which all things come. As a hunter, fisherman, naturalist, and former cowboy, I’ve spent my life close to the land—learning its rhythms, its light, and its quiet stories.

In my paintings, I seek to capture the effect of light and shadow on the people, places, and things that embody the spirit of small-town and rural America. Each brushstroke is a reflection of my deep connection to the landscape and to the enduring character of those who call it home.

Studio visits are welcomed.

Please phone ahead however and let me know you are coming. 970-209-8271

A word about pricing

I try to price my work in a reasonable and logical manner but sometimes those parameters aren’t followed. In other words, one could expect same sized landscapes to be priced the same, I.e. all 11x14 landscapes should be $950. Not necessarily, however, because there can be a difference depending on whether the painting was a simple field sketch or a more finished studio piece…or something in between. A town/city scape might cost more because of the increase in complexity. Same for figure paintings or paintings that have any type of figure, whether human or wildlife. How many figures are there? There is a huge difference if there is a crowd of people, a herd of elk or a grove of aspen…the aspen grove being much more easily rendered. Not to mention a difference in the cost of the framing.

Sometimes the piece might be lower in price because it is older and hasn’t found a home for what ever reason. I might need to get a set of tires. Who knows? It needs to go.

Generally speaking, my watercolors will be priced the same as my oils. It is a common belief that oil paintings are “real” paintings and watercolors are merely a sketch medium and child’s play. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The watercolor medium can be much more difficult to master than oil painting and often the cost of framing is higher.

Commissioned pieces often result in a higher price. If you have asked for a specific scene and I quote you a price that seems higher than comparable pieces on my website, there may be extenuating circumstances involved. Ask me why?

Different markets determine different pricing. Art selling in a high rent location such as Jackson Hole or Aspen, or Santa Fe requires different pricing than in Ouray Colorado or in my studio. I try not to undercut my galleries. I won’t offer a lesser pice for any given piece they have but once it leaves their consignment, I may offer it for less to get it sold.

Sometimes the price varies on any given piece because it was first offered unframed and then I framed it. Sometimes the price of comparably sized pieces will vary because of the cost of the framing on each is different.

As you can see, there are a lot of variables and complexities involved, so it all depends…

Sometimes I simply made a mistake and finally caught it, after you saw the piece and the price. It’s been known to happen…

If you see something you like and it is out reach because of price, reach out to me. I’ll do everything I can to make something work for you. Lay-a-way is a great option. Usually I like to get 1/3 down, another 1/3 in 30 days, and the balance in another 30 days. Or whatever might work for you.

I am open to offers on most pieces.