about

Before I began painting full time, I dreamed of a verse in scripture, “aspire to live a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands.” I didn’t really know how that verse would come to impact my life and art as much as it has. I’m a believer and follower of Jesus Christ, imperfect but made perfect only through Him, working with my hands for His glory, not mine. I’m very thankful that I’m able to do and share something that I love, and I hope to bring others closer to Him through this gift of art.

Born and raised in Glencoe, Alabama, I earned a B.A. in graphic design, and worked several years as a graphic artist and eventually owned my own advertising agency. I began painting full time in 2009. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have three beautiful children, two beautiful daughters in law, and two adorable grandsons. I’m a signature member of the American Impressionist Society, and represented by Shain Gallery in Charlotte, NC and Beverly McNeil Gallery in Birmingham, AL.


Solo show, Gadsden Museum of Art, 2024
American Impressionist Society Online Juried Exhibition, 2020
Four Person Show, Shain Gallery, Charlotte, NC, June 2020.
American Impressionist Society Impressions Small Works Showcase, 2019.
Three Person Show, Shain Gallery, Charlotte, NC, October 2018.
Huntsville Museum of Art Gala, March, 2019.
American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition, 2018.
American Impressionist Society Impressions Small Works Showcase, 2018.
Signature Member, American Impressionist Society, 2017.
American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition, 2017.
Huntsville Museum of Art Gala, March, 2017.
American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition, 2016.
Oil Painters of America Juried Salon Show, 2016.
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Show, 2016.
Solo Show, Gadsden Museum of Art, Gadsden, AL, 2016
Huntsville Museum of Art Gala, March, 2016.
Oil Painters of America 2015 Juried Salon Show, 2015.
Oil Painters of America National Exhibition, 2015.
Huntsville Museum of Art Gala, March, 2015.
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Show, 2014.
American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition, 2014. (awarded Honorable Mention)
People's Choice Award, Southeastern Plein Air Invitational, April, 2014.
Huntsville Museum of Art Gala, February, 2014.
Energen Art Competition, Birmingham, AL, 2014.
Montgomery Museum of Art Gala, March, 2014.
Solo Show, Mezzanine Gallery, Gadsden, Alabama, September - November, 2013.
Emerging Artist Show, Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta, GA, August 2013.
Solo Show, Renaissance Gallery, Northport, AL, May 2013.
Debra Huse Gallery, Holiday Treasures Salon, Balboa Island, CA, December 2012.
Southeastern Plein Air Invitational, April 9 - 13, 2012.
2nd Annual Aldridge Gardens Plein Air Event, May 16 - 20, 2012.
Solo Show, Shelby Lee Gallery, Charleston, SC, May 6, 2011.
Woodlands Inn 5 Star Resort, Residency Invitational, Summerville, SC, May 2011.
Solo Show, Renaissance Gallery, Northport, AL, June 2011.
Southeastern Plein Air Invitational, April 25 - 29, 2011.
Randy Higbee Gallery, 6" Squared Show, Costa Mesa, CA, December 2010.
Southeastern Plein Air Festival, May 3 - 7, 2010.
Southeastern Plein Air Festival, April 27 - May 1, 2009.
Artists' Choice Award, Southeastern Plein Air Invitational, 2010.
Gadsden Museum of Art, Juried Show, First Place, Oil, 2011.
Energen Art Competition, Birmingham, AL, 2011.
Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Art Auction, 2012.
Paws for Charity, contributing artist, 2013.