Originally from rural central California, I came to Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1979.  Having had a "real" job as a surgical technician in Idaho, I moved to Jackson to pursue my dream (since age 9) to make a living painting pictures.

My first summer in Wyoming I was able to paint on location once a week with Greg McHuron, who set me on the correct path of hard work and study of the painting craft.  Other mentors include Hollis Williford, Skip Whitcomb, and Ned Jacob. 

I was also lucky to have occasional help from Conrad Schwiering and John Clymer, both Jackson Hole residents, and grand gracious men.

The list of jobs I did to support my early painting years is quite varied: window washer; polo horse groom; cowboy; house painter; waitress (I was a lousy waitress!); UPS delivery help; and property caretaker.

My caretaking job has been a long association with a wonderful Jackson Hole rancher and international polo player.  I've lived in a log cabin on his ranch for over 20 years.  I've spent many days riding the range and ranches of Teton and Sublette Counties, which has given me a rich view of the natural and cowboy life in Wyoming's western mountains.

Larry and I have recently finished building our new home and painting studio in Jackson Hole.

                                                                                          Photo by Bill Anton