I reside in southern Indiana and have been painting since the early 70's. I primarily paint with oils due to the longer drying time. I enjoy the outdoors and this serves as an inspiration. I tend to paint in two distinct styles depending on my mood. On the one hand I enjoy very subdued paintings that at the turn of the 20th century would have been labeled Tonalism and the poetic feel that they invoke. I also like fresh, direct and sketchy paintings executed with only a painting knife. You will see both styles. I use a...more