My Art Books
I THINK ~ THEREFORE I ART
is a bit philosophical and instructional in nature. It is mostly concerned with developing confidence in yourself as an artist and growing confident in your drawing abilities and artistic skills. Drawing is simply a skill and you can learn it if you choose to.
Being an artist is simply a way of living your life. Naming and claiming yourself as an artist and working seriously and independently to develop the skills required, is a fundamental rite of passage for those of us who want an authentic and genuine relationship with the artist archetype. Only you know if you are one of those people. Mostly nobody else knows or even cares. If you want to connect or re-connect with your artistic self and your love of drawing, then this little book is written for you. Available on Amazon.
FOUR DECADES OF PAINTINGS AND POEMS
is more of a coffee-table book available in both hard cover and soft cover. It is a selection of poems and paintings created over 40 years of my own life. I used to argue with myself wondering if I was a painter that wrote poetry, or a poet that painted. Somewhere along the road, I finally named and claimed both of these endeavors equally as my own. That was a happy acceptance.
This book is full of images created with both words and watercolors. I find very many people who love poetry, also write poetry. Therefore, I invite all the kindred spirits of writers and painters as well as all those people who simply enjoy reading and seeing the work of another human, to join me within the pages of this legacy book. https://www.xlibris.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/612481-four-decades-of-paintings-poems. Or order from me for a better deal. Not available on amazon.
Latest Art Book: Clever Endeavors
I have co-authored a new Art Book with artist and colleague Linda Aman. Available on Amazon
We wrote this book as part of our two woman show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho -- July 24 through September 28, 2025. Both the book and the exhibit are designed to be educational, and entertaining. Full of paintings, stories, mini lessons , mini essays, poetry, words to inspire and a bit of humor. .
More of My Books
"On Becoming Me -
How I Got This Way"
This book is my auto biography. It is 387 pages, and tells my story from growing up in the Mid-West, and marrying my high school sweetheart, raising our family, and my long career as an artist. I wrote it for my family, knowing it would have limited appeal for anyone else. But, perhaps someone out there might be interested, so, it is Available on Amazon.
"Archetypal Encounters"
On a Recovery Road
This 157 page book is a very personal story about a creative, imaginative, unique path to self-discovery and a long journey to know myself better and to heal. We each wear many hats in life, Parts of ourselves act and react to our life's situations. These parts of ourselves could be called archetypes. Calling on my archetypal characters became a very helpful tool in my life. This is a self-help book for me and perhaps for others. Available on Amazon.
ELSIE MAE,
Her Family and Friends"
Elsie Mae is a real live elephant seal. She is a favorite character on Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands off the coast of Washington. Elsie Mae has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, which includes me. The human characters in the story are fictitious, but the animals are real. This book talks about the marvel of instincts and how animals can imprint with humans. The book is for young readers, is educational on many levels, and hopes to instill family values and a love of nature. Available on Amazon.
Two Books For Children
TIC-TAC-TOE
A Child's Book Of Limericks"
Tic-Tac-Toe is a book for children of all ages and is especially fun to read out-loud to a child. It's full of animal characters of all shapes and sizes in completely unrealistic circumstances. It will stretches the imagination. This book is me at play with words and little black and white illustration. It's 101 pages of fun and is Available on Amazon.
My Art Books
I THINK ~ THEREFORE I ART
is a bit philosophical and instructional in nature. It is mostly concerned with developing confidence in yourself as an artist and growing confident in your drawing abilities and artistic skills. Drawing is simply a skill and you can learn it if you choose to.
Being an artist is simply a way of living your life. Naming and claiming yourself as an artist and working seriously and independently to develop the skills required, is a fundamental rite of passage for those of us who want an authentic and genuine relationship with the artist archetype. Only you know if you are one of those people. Mostly nobody else knows or even cares. If you want to connect or re-connect with your artistic self and your love of drawing, then this little book is written for you. Available on Amazon.
FOUR DECADES OF PAINTINGS AND POEMS
is more of a coffee-table book available in both hard cover and soft cover. It is a selection of poems and paintings created over 40 years of my own life. I used to argue with myself wondering if I was a painter that wrote poetry, or a poet that painted. Somewhere along the road, I finally named and claimed both of these endeavors equally as my own. That was a happy acceptance.
This book is full of images created with both words and watercolors. I find very many people who love poetry, also write poetry. Therefore, I invite all the kindred spirits of writers and painters as well as all those people who simply enjoy reading and seeing the work of another human, to join me within the pages of this legacy book. https://www.xlibris.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/612481-four-decades-of-paintings-poems. Or order from me for a better deal. Not available on amazon.
Newest Art Book: Clever Endeavors
I have co-authored a new Art Book with artist and colleague Linda Aman. Available on Amazon
We wrote this book as part of our two woman show at the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho -- July 24 through September 28, 2025. Both the book and the exhibit are designed to be educational, and entertaining. Full of paintings, stories, mini lessons , mini essays, poetry, words to inspire and a bit of humor. .
More Books
"On Becoming Me -
How I Got This Way"
This book is my auto biography. It is 387 pages, and tells my story from growing up in the Mid-West, and marrying my high school sweetheart, raising our family, and my long career as an artist. I wrote it for my family, knowing it would have limited appeal for anyone else. But, perhaps someone out there might be interested, so, it is Available on Amazon.
"Archetypal Encounters"
On a Recovery Road
This 157 page book is a very personal story about a creative, imaginative, unique path to self-discovery and a long journey to know myself better and to heal. We each wear many hats in live, and have parts of ourselves that act and react to our life's situations. Those parts of ourselves could be called archetypes. Calling on my archetypal characters became a very helpful tool in my life. It is a self-help book for me and perhaps might be helpful for others. Available on Amazon.
ELSIE MAE,
Her Family and Friends"
Elsie Mae is a real live elephant seal. She is a favorite character on Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands off the coast of Washington. Elsie Mae has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike, which includes me. The human characters are fictitious, but the animals are real. This book talks about the marvel of instincts and how many animals can imprint with humans. The book is for young readers, is educational on many levels, and hopes to instill family values and a love of nature. Available on Amazon.
Two Books For Children
TIC-TAC-TOE
A Child's Book Of Limericks"
Tic-Tac-Toe is a book for children of all ages and is especially fun to read out-loud to a child at bed-time. It's full of animal characters of all shapes and sizes in completely unrealistic circumstances. It stretchs their imagination. This is me at play with words and little black and white illustration. It's 101 pages of fun. Available on Amazon.