After three decades as a commissioned artist, years ago I decided to make only what I wish to make. I have no serious statement I hope to convey in my work - I simply want to create beautiful things people can enjoy in their homes or offices. 

My pieces begin as a blank canvas or cut wood upon which I spend days to hand paint my subjects. Next I carefully choose reflective materials and continue adding until I am ready to envelop part or all in epoxy resin. Each work of art is a labor-intensive but happy experience.

My paintings and custom interior wall finishes span the United States, found in private collections, homes, schools and restaurants.  For an intricate glass wall mural, I won a national award, appearing in Better Homes & Gardens Magazine.  In recent years I’ve made the Top 25 at ArtPrize and was named ACA’s Wildlife Artist of the Year. 

My husband and I have raised our fun, music-loving, eccentric family of four kids in Valparaiso, Indiana, where we still reside. We also spend a lot of time in Florida to visit friends and family, and to do art shows!

I sign by the name my friends call me, Jax.