I have been working on a group of paintings this summer called my "Prairie Series" which features the type of land masses that I feel most familiar with; broad expanses of land that go on forever. I am close to putting the finishing touches on these pieces, so will be posting photographs of them soon!
This fall, I will be featured in the book "Contemporary Artists of the Southwest".

The editor is E. Ashley Rooney, who has published many beautiful books about art. The book will be available through Barnes & Noble, the publisher Schiffer and public libraries. Below is a description of the contents of the book.

"The stark beauty of the Southwest mountains and deserts have attracted numerous artists working in many media. Painters, sculptors, potters, jewelers, and photographers study and work in this region, which is steeped in rich heritage and natural beauty. This eye-catching book contains a thoughtfully written foreword by Julie Sasse, Chief Curator and Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Tucson Museum of Art, and over 600 compelling photos of the contemporary artwork from Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The materials used are varied, ranging from stoneware to steel and everything in between. The subject matter includes the natural landscape, wildlife, and human life, historical scenes, and whimsical imagery, in forms both realistic and abstract. Each artist provides valuable insight into their work. The author states that the book's intent is to take a fresh look at the magical and insightful ways the area's artists have interpreted life in this region. That it does."