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University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley

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Professor

Educational Background

  • B.F.A. Drawing and Painting, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
  • B.F.A. Art History, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
  • M.F.A. Painting, Indiana  University, Bloomington, IN

Areas of Expertise

  • Painting and drawing make up the bulk of my professional work. I am very interested in traditional/historical painting methods. My teaching includes classes in drawing/painting, art history survey and in the co-development and teaching of interdisciplinary courses combining art and science.

Membership

  • College Art Association
  • Appleton Art Center
  • Fox Valley Humane Association
  • Humane Society of the United States
  • Nature Conservancy
  • Bat Conservation International

Other Interests

  • Cicadae, dogs, cats, birds. Listening to Baroque, classical and some avant-garde/new music and Jazz. Reading: good fiction, poems, and some non-fiction (usually political or science subjects.)

Courses Taught

  • Art Introduction
  • Introduction to Drawing
  • Intermediate Drawing
  • Introduction to Painting
  • Watercolor
  • Oil Painting
  • Intermediate Oil Painting
  • Art of Science/ Science of Art
  • Earth Science and Art in Italy (Study Abroad Program)
  • Community Mosaic: Art, Politics and Environment for Future Teachers (A Learning Community course)