About Me

I am an artist and illustrator whose work has an intensely historical, even biographical concept to it. As an artist, I see the objects that I paint through the eyes of a 18th century limner, or traveling artist and naturalist. I’ve always been drawn to things that have a history and a story behind them, things that show signs of wear or age. My goal as an artist is to create every item with an historical past with an aged look and feel to it. Each of my paintings resonates with an historical perspective upon its completion, a look and patina of having been loved and handed down from generation to generation, hinting at ownership by a long forgotten person. Pencil notations and marginalia are often added to give an additional appearance of age and prior usage. My artistic versatility has helped me achieve status as one of the top craftspeople in America. Early American Life magazine has thrice named me one of the top traditional craftsmen in America. My work has been featured as movie props, used in TV documentaries and videos and seen numerous times in magazines and on their covers. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

TWO MORE STUDENTS WIN AT DIXON'S

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!
 Karen Pease & Chuck Brownewell Ribbon winners!!!!!! 
Both of these great students took my pouch workshop at Conner Prairie. 
It was a pleasure having you both in the class.
Karen Pease won with her pouch.
Chuck Brownewell won a ribbon with a pouch and Horn combo set.

I believe that brings to eight the number of students 
who have have won ribbons at Dixon's 
after taking my pouch class


If you haven't signed up for the workshop, don't delay. 
Classes fill up rapidly.
The workshop is October 6-12th.
Click on the link below to find out more about the classes offered and how to register.
http://www.connerprairie.org/Learn-And-Do/Programs/Arts-and-Arms-Making-Workshop.aspx
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