This website is dedicated,
with appreciation and gratitude,
to four artists who have taught and supported me along the way:

Darwin Musselman,
Don O'Neill,
Irby Brown,
and
George Gibson.

Darwin Musselman, AWS, NWS: 1916-2001. I thank Darwin, who spotted my talent and understood my lack of training, who took me under his wing, and who taught me drawing and design in his studio for three years. He taught me to see in values, and he believed in my ability, for which I thank him. He opened the door. He was the one who said to me when I wanted to work in watercolor on location, "Work with George Gibson. He can design the landscape like no other."

Don O'Neill, AWS, NWS: 1924-2007. I thank Don, who, by the luck of the Irish, as it were, was teaching a workshop in Cambria. I made the right decision by going. Don is a master of shape-making. He taught me to see in abstract shapes and to understand the beauty of passages. I attended his workshops as often as I could. He became a friend and mentor. He also taught me how to teach through encouragement. And he encouraged me to work with George Gibson.

Irby Brown: I thank Irby, a wonderful man and fabulous painter. Because he has chosen the Central Coast as his second home, I was able to meet this gifted and inspired painter. He paints the light in a way that touches me to my very soul. I wait for the days that we get to go out and paint together, or just talk art.

And, to my very special mentor, George Gibson, NA, AWS, NWS: 1904-2001. I thank George, a man who took me under his wing in so many ways. He was an artist who helped shape my personal life as well as my professional life. Those who knew George or his work, know the gift. We shared many wonderful painting days on location on our Central Coast.

There are so many individuals who have supported and encouraged me and my work....To all of you, I say: Thank you for sharing this journey!