I painted left-handed in New Mexico after I broke my wrist. I fell hiking into some rugged terrain for a painting view. My wrist was shattered pretty severly so I had to paint left-handed all summer. It was a learning experience!

Painting on the shores of Lake Superior. When it's windy, it is really exciting!

Still wearing a brace after the cast was off. Hot, damp day with mosquitos. (some in the paint)

What a view! I climbed this mountain to paint in Big Sky. To my left was a big drop!

I love winter landscapes!

Packing my paintings out, I sweat even in the winter.

Winlderness interiors are a real challenge. You deal with the elements and try to sythesize what you can see into a creative expression. It is also important for me to be honest about what is in front of me.

Winter in the wilderness is so inspiring.

Stopping for a quick sketch in paint, without my easel.

In New Mexico

In Arizona. Not much room for me to paint the view that I wanted. Wow, it was hot.

I pulled of the roadside to paint a view of the beautiful Lorica Farm with red poppies growing everywhere.

Signing the painting.

Italy was so exciting to paint. I loved the architecture. Here I am painting a grotto in Massa, Italy. People would drive by and say ' Complimente'.

During the process... it is as important as the product.

A little fish house sat right on the shore near Tofte, MN. This painting is 20" x 24".

Not very far into the painting.

I dress for the weather. The winter shores of Lake Superior are breath-taking. I begin without gloves, but have to put them on after a time. It is zero degress.

I do wear a glove on my left hand.

Trying to capture the winter waves. It is heart pounding exciting.

I paint in the background as my sister-in-law snowshoes with my wife.