Artist Bio:
A landscape architect for 40 years, painting and woodworking are avocations since retirement at the end of 2021. Influenced by local artists Joseph Plavcan, VJ Kaiser (a family friend) and instructed by Scott Rispin, Geoff Beadle and Karen Ernst, I find beauty in the common place in our environment and demonstrate human connection in nature. Landscapes, flowers and the beauty of wood grain are all influences. Focusing on local scenes and travel settings.

Experience:
DAHLKEMPER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & CONTRACTORS, ERIE PA, 1986-2021
LEAF, LAKE ERIE ARBORETUM AT FRONTIER, 1997-PRESENT
ERIE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION, 2019-PRESENT

Education:
Penn State University — BLA, 1980
Edinboro University- ongoing

Skills:
Wood Furniture
Wooden Bowl turning
Acrylic Painting

Awards:
DCNR, Presque Isle State Park, 2nd place, College Division

Hobbies:
Skiing, Cycling, Hiking, Travel, Scuba Diving, Celtic Music as a member of Ischabaha, Gardening, Flying, Painting, Woodworking, Games