Contemporary landscape painting of a Kansas sunset

Modern Impressionism acrylic painting of Flint Hills before the break of dawn. Created with wet into wet palette knife and brush strokes.

Oil on canvas using mural brush and palette knife

Inspired by the Ben E. King hit song “Stand By Me,” this piece will exude a sense of warmth and comfort to any room with its bold choice of color and simple composition.

May be hung from all directions; see all sides of a subject.

Acrylic and latex on canvas, framed

Acrylic and Latex on Canvas, Framed.

Ink and watercolor on cold-pressed paper.

Ink and watercolor on cold-pressed paper.

Ink and watercolor on cold-pressed paper.

Ink and watercolor on cold-pressed paper.

Ink and watercolor on cold-pressed paper.

This painting is done in Spray paint focusing on the color and texture to create a scene front another world.

This painting is done in Spray paint focusing on the color and texture to create a scene front another world.

This is an Image that I piece together and then manipulated using different saturation and exposure

This is an Image that I piece together and then manipulated using different saturation and exposure

This is an Image that I piece together and then manipulated using different saturation and exposure

Oil painting on stretched canvas. Swirls based on the mesmerizing clouds of Jupiter transform into an abstract river of both rigid shapes and soft edges, alluding to the simultaneously concrete and spiritual nature of our human existence. The piece was designed without a firm “up” or “down,” allowing the painting to be hung according to personal preference and the space available.

Mixed media, wood and ceramic shelf with 2 Nerikomi (colored clay) porcelain coffee cups.

Mixed technique

A Kansas inspired landscape with different sections of color in elongated triangles beneath a straight horizon line with a lavender sky above. Tiny spheres fall to the ground like snow.

Deconstructed wine glass with thick, black lines and bright pinks, blues, and greens with a pop of tangerine all over the canvas.

Three large triangles (one pink, one mint, and one dark brown) rotate through space and interact with three smallish circles (one red, one orange, and one dark brown).

color pencil on wood

color pencil on wood 2024

Color Pencil drawing 2019

color pencil 2025

color pencil 2024

Red triangle and small mint circles floating in a nebula-like star space.

This impressionistic painting was inspired by my travels in Costa Rica. This particular view was from a photo I captured while hiking in Mistico Hanging Bridges Park, near Arenal Volcano, which can be seen in the back left of the painting.

Different rectangles of color in acrylic with red spheres at one end. There are three mesh popsicle bags adhered to the surface and painted over, which adds texture.

The pattern is dizzying, but the rail will help you keep your footing.

People gathered to watch the sunset. They gather every night in Door County, Wisconsin

"The Shape of Things to Come" is a captivating piece from the Positive Realms Series, designed to evoke a sense of growth and possibility. The artwork features a light peachy background, which immediately captures attention and adds a touch of warmth to any collector’s space. The harmonious blend of olive greens and deep yellow offers a soothing contrast, creating a sense of balance while symbolizing the fluidity of life’s evolving journey. Through the use of mixed media on canvas, the piece invites the viewer to reflect on the future with optimism, as the colors and forms suggest the unfolding of new opportunities. As the artist reflects: "I will continue to grow and expand with my art, and ultimately my creativity." This piece embodies the artist’s belief in endless growth and the ongoing evolution of creativity. It serves as a visual representation of the shifting and transformative process of self-discovery, encouraging the viewer to embrace the changes that come with time and trust in the future’s potential. The artwork acts as a reminder that, like the artist’s journey, we too are always expanding and growing toward the shape of things to come.

"The End Results" is a striking piece from the Positive Realms Series, designed to capture the profound connection between thoughts, actions, and the outcomes they create. With a bold dark pink background, this artwork immediately draws the eye, evoking a sense of energy and intensity. The vivid color serves as a visual representation of the power and impact of our choices. Created with mixed media on canvas, the piece invites the viewer to consider how their inner dialogue shapes their reality, and how the direction of their thoughts can lead to positive transformations. As the artist reflects: "Always remember, your thoughts can lead to actions, which lead to outcomes... Make the outcomes positive." This artwork serves as a reminder that we hold the power to influence our lives by consciously choosing positive thought patterns that will ultimately shape the future we desire. The piece encourages the viewer to embrace their agency and focus on creating empowering outcomes.

"Outside the Lines" is a vivid reflection on freedom, exploration, and continual growth. Presented on unstretched canvas, this piece invites the collector to frame it according to their own vision, echoing the work’s central theme of creative independence and self-direction. The beige background provides a calm foundation for pops of bright salmon and deep blue contrasts, creating a sense of balance, motion, and transformation.

Fill your world with color! Speak your voice with laughter! Listen with hope! …and most of all, share your hugs!

"Climb" is a powerful embodiment of perseverance, resilience, and hope. Set against a sea green background, this compelling mixed media work radiates determination and light, urging the viewer to keep moving forward, no matter how steep the path may seem. The bold composition and dynamic energy of the piece symbolize the inner strength required to rise above life’s challenges.

Colors were chosen at random and placed haphazardly on the paper, muted against lively tones. Kokopelli represents the spirit of music, and is the bearer of good luck. This drawing is under a white mat and plexi, with a simple black (metal) frame. Overall dimensions are 13” x 22.” Ready to hang.

Inspired by the Uncle Tupelo song of the same name, and by a love of Precisionist art and local color. When I did this drawing, I was unaware of the decades ahead — a career in Supply Chain, and the actual factories I’d visit. (Can you see the reels of wire…?) This one has been hiding in the top drawer of my drafting table for a while, and I thought it was time to introduce it to the world.

I created this piece and a few others to experiment with incorporating borders and text into my overall composition, making it an integral part of the design. The words travel around the perimeter of the image, eventually pulling the viewer back to center. This image evolved from a doodle, into an idea, into the final piece. Along with the vibrant color pencil on dark green paper, I chose to add texturing gel and yellow acrylic paint to highlight key elements of the drawing. My favorite part is what looks like an angry mailbox in the lower left corner, who appears to have been blown off balance by some sort of explosion. Orderly lines and structures throughout have been disrupted by the chaos of the zigzagging yellow — lightning, earthquake? Viewer’s choice.

Pieced hand-printed papers using a variety of techniques; including gelatin plate, stencil, relief, and found objects.

Pieced hand-printed papers using a variety of techniques; including gelatin plate, stencil, relief, and found objects.

Pieced hand-printed papers using a variety of techniques; including gelatin plate, stencil, relief, and found objects.

Hand-printed silk, acrylic

Hand-printed silk, acrylic

This is part of a series painted in gouache on paper, reflecting upon the solitary nature of pandemic life.

This is part of a series painted in gouache, reflecting upon the solitary nature of pandemic life.

Acrylic paint, oil pastels, and liquid charcoal painting on stretched canvas.

side view

deep reflection side view mirror finish

Created entirely with thread and stitched freehand, this mandala emerged without a pattern, guided only by intuition and rhythm. Layered color and repeated curves create a sense of movement and balance, celebrating the meditative nature of stitching. The piece reflects trust in process and the quiet harmony that can grow from spontaneous mark-making.

This quilt employs the Convergence technique, slicing and re-sewing precisely measured fabric strips to form a dynamic, converging geometric pattern. In bright yellows and greens, the quilt’s exacting geometry glows with uplifting warmth, harnessing yellow’s cheerful energy and green’s fresh renewal to evoke an optimistic, springlike spirit.

#194 Tree line with snow drift. Black, white, gray tones.

Barbados watercolors

La Jolla Shores

San Diego naval base walkway

Cafe blue stools

This piece combines several techniques and multiple layers to create the completed piece. I started with painting fabric with Jacquard and acrylic paints using stencils to add texture and dimension. Free-motion quilting builds another layer of texture. The quilting is in a graffiti style - creating various mofits as I moved through the piece.

One of my favorite pieces of music is Pachelbel Canon in D Major. The music is constructed as a true canon with a round/unison in three parts, and the fourth part as a ground/bass throughout. I show that with a background of musical notes and the four buttons and four yarns wound throughout the piece.

The tallgrass prairie is home to a wide variety of native plants, whose roots extend deep into the soil and are a vital part of this extensive ecosystem. These deep roots bind together those connected to the Flint Hills. The farmers, ranchers, indigenous people, and animals living in this breathtaking landscape depend on this unique area of land. The Kansas gayfeather, switch grass, and compass plant are wildflowers contributing to the health of the Flint Hills. Their roots grow to 7-14 feet and help to sustain this important ecosystem. I used fused fabric, thread-painting, and hand-embroidery to create a unique art quilt.

3 days of creation. Marker,pencil,crayon,pen, and sharpie. Transmuting and protecting the innocent.

Eleven bold colors are interwoven to shift from one to the next, creating 121 different colored squares, illustrating how collaboration can yield more unique, interesting results. Techniques: hand-dyed yarn; handwoven; doubleweave Materials: Perle cotton yarn dyed with synthetic dyes, commercially dyed black perle cotton

Abstract painting of the colors of the seas expansion

I created this mandala with one of my reimagined photographs.

I created this mandala with 7 of my photographs.

I created this mandala with my dandelion photo (taken on July 4th).

I created this mandala with a photo I took of items rescued from my ShopVac to glorify otherwise mundane items.

I created this mandala with one of my reimagined spring bloom photos

Technique: Handwoven using an M & W 2/2 Twill; woven on a 4-shaft loom Materials: Hand-painted 8/2 cotton warp; black 8/2 cotton weft; mounted in black frame This handwoven piece explores how small changes in perspective can bring new clarity, warmth, and possibility into our lives. The hand painted cotton warp shifts gradually between golden yellows, red oranges, olive greens and blues—echoing the way our understanding can evolve over time. Woven in an M and W 2/2 twill, the structure creates a rhythmic interplay of diagonals and curves that guide the eye across the surface, reinforcing the idea of movement, transition, and change. The black weft sharpens the color transitions and grounds the composition, allowing the shifting hues to emerge with greater vibrancy. Shifting Perspectives invites viewers to consider how even small changes in how we look at something can illuminate new possibilities and bring color back into our lives.

Technique: Handwoven overshot on an 8-shaft loom Materials: 8/2 and 10/2 unmercerized cotton, 3/2 mercerized cotton, mounted on black canvas with black shadow box frame (no glazing) Where Love and Action Interlace draws on two traditional overshot patterns—Whig’s Rose and Lover’s Knot—whose symbolism resonates across time. Whig’s Rose carries associations with civic engagement and purposeful action, while Lover’s Knot embodies unity, affection, and the bonds that hold communities together. In bringing these motifs into conversation, the piece reflects on the idea that activism rooted in love becomes not only more resilient, but more humane. The alternating red and white structures emphasize interdependence: each motif strengthens the other, and the clarity of the pattern emerges only through the relationship between contrasting threads. Mounted on a black canvas and framed in a clean shadow box, the weaving steps forward visually, much like the values it evokes—care, responsibility, and collective courage. This work invites viewers to consider the patterns we inherit, the ones we choose to continue, and the perspectives that emerge when love and action are woven inseparably together.

This 48 x 30 large scale acrylic painting on gallery canvas is installed in a black floating frame. Navasana is titled after the boat pose in hatha and modern yoga. Created with palette knives and non traditional tools, this large scale abstract expressionist work is influenced by Hennick's meditation and yoga practice.

Parshvakonasana was created with joint knives, rubber blades and construction tools. It is titled after the Side Angle pose in modern yoga. Parshvakonasana is a strong standing posture that builds stability and opens the body’s lateral lines, combining strength, stretch, and expansion. The pose cultivates grounding through the legs and openness through the torso, symbolizing stability and spaciousness at once. Practiced mindfully, it builds endurance, enhances focus, and creates a feeling of integrated strength and fluidity in the body. The painting’s abstract imagery is influenced by Hennick’s meditation and yoga practice.

Shashankasana was created with joint knives, rubber blades and construction tools. It is titled after the Rabbit or Hare pose in modern yoga. Rabbit Pose is a calming, forward-bending posture that encourages relaxation, introspection, and surrender. This posture gently stretches the lower back, hips, and thighs while calming the nervous system. In traditional practice, Śaśankāsana is said to promote a “cooling” effect on the mind, fostering inner quiet and grounding. This expressive abstract work is influenced by Hennick’s meditation and yoga practice.

Skandasana is an acrylic abstract painting created with joint knives and construction tools. The painting is titled after the Side Lunge Pose and is a dynamic, grounding asana that develops lower-body strength, balance, and flexibility. Skandasana provides a deep stretch to the hamstrings, calves, groins, and inner thighs while building strength in the quadriceps and glutes. It also improves balance, mobility, and hip flexibility, making it a valuable preparation for arm balances and dynamic transitions in flow practices. This abstract expressionist work is influenced by Hennick’s meditation and yoga practice.

Vakrasana (Right) is an 18″ x 24″ abstract acrylic painting on birch panel installed in a black floating frame. It is titled after the half spinal twist pose in modern yoga and was created with palette knives and non traditional tools. This abstract expressionist artwork is part of the Lotus Series inspired by Hennick’s vinyasa flow style yoga practice.

These simple colorful, fun creatures caught my eye as I entered the Johnson County Art and Heritage Museum. The cold and snow made for a quiet day, just waiting for the children to return.

I was drawn to the serene shapes and colors of the upper facade of the public middle school I was visiting recently.

The beach colors, Adirondack chairs on multiple rows of decks and the waterslide at Margaritaville, made for the perfect escape from the surrounding snow-covered fields.

Simple yet stunning from every angle. A photogenic icon in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri.

A bit of European influence in the style and placement of these windows on an older brick building in the Crossroads District of Kansas City, Missouri.

Hand-painted papers & mixed media collaged onto canvas.

Hand-painted papers & mixed media collaged onto canvas.

Hand-painted papers & mixed media collaged onto canvas.

Life is small segment with the frame-contained, repeated and always quietly shifting. Each square becomes a window within a window. No two squares are the same always moving always changing.

The repetition of color represents the struggles of Alzheimer's giving hope in sharing the fight together.

Reflecting patterns of the sea

Patchwork of colors repeating on the mountains of Montelparo, Italy

13”x17” with mat and frame Our temperament and outlook comes from within.

Image plus mat and frame is 15.75”x12.5” ‘Mood 1’ depicts the ebbs and flows of daily life being disabled and homebound. Though life appears the same each day, uncontrolled variables influence everything.

Image plus mat and frame is 15.75" x12.5' 'Mood 2’ depicts the ebbs and flows of daily life being disabled and homebound. Though life appears the same each day, uncontrolled variables influence everything.

17”x13” with frame and mat. Like the clouds and the ocean, everything changes. One constant thing in life is change so our ability to adapt is crucial for survival.

Being homebound, everyday is similar in events, yet different in how I feel. Huge shifts occur based on the amount of physical, cognitive, or emotional energy I have used in the previous days. Though I try my best to limit stimulation, an exciting visit from a friend, a funny movie, taking a shower, or trying to read social media posts can all impact my health in the upcoming days or weeks. Too much stimulation in earlier days results in waking with a fever and severe headache, exhaustion so severe that I feel as heavy as concrete, cognitive challenges such that I can’t follow a conversation, and occasionally a return of seizures. It’s impossible to set goals or attempt to complete tasks because of the constant uncertainty.

Limited Edition: 1 of 5 Nature abounds in patterns. Featured here is the pattern of dry reeds washed up onto the shore of the wetlands at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas. Also, the pattern of the clouds in the sky is reflected in the water. Quivira is a rare inland salt marsh and an important stopover for migrating birds on the United States' central flyway.

A patchwork of colors and a patch of cross-stitch meet a buzzy little bee.

2005 16" x 20" (framed black) $60

2006- 16" x 20" (framed silver) $70

2006- 18" x 24" (framed gold) $90

Grouping of 3 porcelain, nerikomi vases (colored clay) various sizes.

Blue, off-white and gold abstract painting with translucent paint and textural effects

Abstract floral in vivid coral red and periwinkle blue with textural accents

Collage and mixed media in random patterns of texture and marks

Every drink begins long before it reaches the glass. Coiled steel resting between moments, waiting for the rhythm of hands, ice, and conversation. In the quiet glow of the bar, even the tools carry stories - echoes of laughter, late nights, and the unspoken ritual of gathering. Behind the Pour leans into the in-between space...not the finished cocktail, but the architecture of creation. Warm light wraps around cold metal, turning function into form and transforming an ordinary scene into something cinematic. Because sometimes the real story lives behind the counter, just out of focus.

Not every ending fades quietly. Some burn - slow, deliberate, and defiant against the dark ground beneath them. This fallen leaf carries the memory of fire, its veins glowing like fading embers against a world already turning to grey. Embers of Autumn explores the tension between decay and intensity - the way nature refuses to disappear without leaving color behind. Even in collapse, there is structure. Even on the ground, there is presence. A reminder that transition is rarely gentle...but it is always beautiful when you look closely enough.

Slice of Life is about contrast - sweetness and bite, clarity and distortion - the way small details carry entire stories if you slow down long enough to see them. Even the simplest things can feel cinematic when you lean into texture, shape, and the quiet drama hiding in plain site.

Inspiration: The patterns of a butterfly in the radiance of the sun Artistic Process: First, I manipulated the glass with colors and patterns at high temperatures. I then added more colors and stretched the glass to a larger size. After coldworking, the glass was then cut into a design and formed into a shape. The glass stand is made of multiple layers of blue transparent glass. The Sculpture is adhered to the stand with bumpons on the bottom.

Glass Art Inspiration: This sparkling glass sculpture is inspired by the need for heat - the warmth of the fire in the fireplace on a winter night or the warmth of the sun in the summer (maybe I'm just dreaming of more warmth after our recent snow...). Artistic Process: Designing, cutting and firing together various dichroic glass* with clear glass on top to create depth. Then it was formed into a wavy format. The glass stand is kilnformed into a shape to support the sculpture with coldworking to ensure the bottom is level and sturdy.

Glass Art bowl made with glass that shows a colorful spirit of happiness and the challenge to make an illusion of 3D tumbling blocks into a glass design.

Inspiration: Turtles This sculpture is named for a fun smiling turtle (my Mom loves turtles and she helped with the title. Check out how the lighting changes how it looks (front lit vs. back lit and the reflection on the stand). Artistic Process: I designed with the colors of blue transparent and Greens along with the shape and structure of the glass. the glass was manipulated at high temperatures to swirl the colors into patterns. The glass was then cut into a final shape with a tile saw and after additional cold working, the glass was firepolished. The glass stand is made of multiple layers of blue transparent in a diamond shape. The Sculpture is adhered to the stand with bumpons on the bottom.

Glass Art mounted on brushed stainless steel inspired by the wonder of adventure and the fantastical.

Photo on canvas

Mica powder and resin makes up a musical coral reef

Vibrant in colors and details! This painting gives a interesting perspective of the old Wild West! Beauty and humor in this piece!

Hand cut and shaped fused glass mounted on glass and in a black frame.

Hand cut and shaped Fused glass mounted on glass and in a black frame

This red, green, yellow and white fused glass disk was created using color stretching technique. The disk is 12” round and mounted into a stand that is 12” long, 4” wide and 2” Tall at the peak of the curve.

Hand cut and shaped fused glass mounted on glass and in a black frame

Hand cut and shaped fused glass mounted on glass and in a black frame

Acrylic paint on canvas

Acrylic paint on canvas

Acrylic on canvas

Brainbow is a process by which individual neurons in the brain can be distinguished from neighboring neurons using fluorescent proteins. This image is adapted from a scientific paper, using acrylic paint on canvas.

An image of Frida Kahlo is surrounded by a wide arrangement colorful plants, flowers, insects and animals.

Curl of an Ocean wave

poured paint with various purple colors shifted over canvas.

Paint pour using Ocean blues and greens

An array of colors and shapes!

A bright and colorful still life.

You make known to me the path of life: you will fill me with joy in your presence...Psalm 16:11

Title is from Neil Diamond's PLAY ME. Enjoy this abstract guitar with colorful background.

A collage that focuses on the energy and electricity in our surroundings.

This is a framed collage featuring scrapbook paper, magazine paper and books.

A small collage focusing on beauty.

A collage about discovery and perspectives.

A collage focusing on light movement.

Sunflower

Resembles a patchwork quilt

mixed media Sunprint with filmstrip and flowers

The Armour Swift Burlington bridge is one of only a few remaining double-track, lift bridges in America. This is a detail that I digitally re-engineered.

Bright blue pipes running up a brick wall in an alley, Lawrence, Kansas.

A convention of fireworks manufacturers at Union Station culminated in a spectacular display of pyrotechnics.

Tunnel of holiday lights at Lawrence, Kansas

I inserted a multi-colored, random background on The Triple Crown sculpture by Kenneth Snelson to create a derivative of the splendid work at the intersection of Main Street, Grand Boulevard and 27th St.

Crochet yarn art on canvas

Painted background with crochet yarn art