Born 1948- Sherman, Texas Attended W.H. Adamson High School - Dallas, Texas Honorable discharge - U.S. Army - 1969 Graduated BS psychology 1980 - Sam Houston State University - Huntsville, Texas ARTISTS STATEMENT To add beauty to the function of daily life by creating objects that serve as focal points in ones surroundings. It is my pleasure to work with others in creating their dream designs or being let loose in order to develop an original work of art for them. It is the process which interests me and always has. I love to get dirty and work with my hands. The frustration of my earlier years was realized when I allowed the child out to create. He has not slowed down. I love being able to serve others with the talent God has given me. GALLERY SHOWINGS ONE MAN SHOWS The Mitre Box Austin, Texas May, 1981 Gallery of Applied Arts Austin, Texas Let There Be Light Sep. 1987 Artisans Gallery Austin, Texas A Unique Presence Chicago, Illinois Phoenix Rising Gallery Seattle, Washington GROUP SHOWS Inmate Fine Arts Festival 1978 1979 1980 Matrix Gallery Austin, Tx. Light Christmas Show Nov. 1981 Michael Larvey Lighting Designs Austin, Tx. Creative Illuminations Dec. 1987 Gallery of Applied Arts Austin, Texas Silicons, Sands, and Servers Jan. 1989 Mixed Metaphors Nov. 1988 Blue Collar Gallery San Antonio, Texas Sep. 1990 Archetype Gallery New York, New York Illumination Sep. 1989 Aug.1990 Masterworks Gallery Highland park, ill. Time is of the Essence June 1990 June 1991 Uncommon Scents Apr. 1991 Virginia Breier San Francisco, Ca. A Show of Lights Nov. 1990 Phoenix Rising Gallery Seattle, Washington Artisans Gallery Austin, Tx. Texas Artists Showcase 1998 1999 AWARDS Inmate Fine Arts Festival Huntsville, Texas 1980 First Place in Pen & Ink Niche Award for Excellence in American Crafts 1993 1995 1999 2002 Spirit Echoes Best New Work 2005 Teaching Laity Lodge Artist in Residence |
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