Carole Cooke
I first met Carole on a pack trip to the High Sierras several years ago.  We have met up occassionally at various shows over the years.  I am fortunate enough to own one of her fine paintings (and she owns a couple of mine).

Clyde Aspevig
One of the greatest landscape painters alive.  His work has tremendously influenced my work.

John Hughes
John is one of the most humble artists I know.  He is a tremendous landscape artist who is highly under-recognized.  Several years ago, I happened to see him painting along the Snake River near the Tetons in Wyoming.  Of course I had to introduce myself. When I moved back to Utah a fews years later,we became better acquainted. 

John Poon
John is a fabulous landscape painter.  He is quickly on his way to becoming one of the nations top artists.  I have met him several times over the years; he is a wonderful person as well.

Joseph Alleman
I shared a studio space with Joseph a few years ago.  He is a master watercolorist.  He has a keen sense of design.

Matt Smith
Matt Smith is one of the best plein air painters working today.  He is masterful at capturing the feel of the lanscape.  I was fortunate enough to study with him several years ago.  He steered me in the right direction at a critical point in my development.  He has been the greatest influence in my work.

Mian Situ
I first met Mian while working at a fine art gallery in Texas.  I was impressed with his skill as well as his humility.  I was fortunate enough to spend a week with him (and 10 others) during a week pack trip to the High Sierras several years ago.  Since then, he has become one of the most sought after artists of our time.

Michael Malm
Mike is a fabulous figurative painter.  He is also a friend.  I have known him since college and enjoy seeing him at art shows and events.

Robert Coombs
I have admired Robert's art for a long time.  His work is genuine.  Although he lives in my hometown of Logan, Utah, I only recently met him (and now I have moved away to Colorado).

Scott Christensen
One of the best lanscape painters working today.  He is a master of color harmony and simplification.  His work continues to inspire me.