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I gather inspiration for my craft from the entire natural beauty surround me in these wonder Blue Ridge Mountains that I am so very fortunate to call home. I travel throughout the Mid Atlantic region, as well as forays into the Midwest to sell my work at juried art and craft shows. I grow and gather flowers, ferns, leaves and weeds to make my pressed flower sun catchers.

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I painted over 800 originals in all sizes, largest 5 x7 feet. I have been showing my art in Germany, als at Liechtenstein Studio in NYC. I grew up in Bavaria, Germany. I put positive intentions for the view of my art consciously into every dot I paint.

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I design pendants, earrings, and bracelets based upon a filigree style using metal wire of various types and gauges.  My inspiration comes from noticing different shapes of items I see in every day life. Usually my pieces are made in seperate parts and then fitted together by either lashing, wrapping, fusing, or soldering.  At times, I will add semi-precious gemstone beads to my designs.

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2d work:  alcohol inks, watercolors, acrylics, and pen and ink

 

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My inspirations come from the mountainous landscape. Tree images frequently appear in my work. I recently completed hiking the Appalachian Trail and my hiking journals, poems and sketches provide inspiration for drawings, prints, and ceramic pieces. I am a Professor of Art at Bluefield College where I have been teaching for 30 years. I work in several mediums including watercolor, collages, printmaking, and oils but ceramics is my first love. I share Twin Creek Studio with my wife and fellow 'Round the Mountain artisan, Linda Weatherly.