In this captivating acrylic painting, a striking red-tailed hawk dominates the canvas as it descends from the sky in a swift and purposeful motion. With its talons extended, head lowered, and wings gracefully spread wide, the hawk exudes a sense of predatory focus and beauty in its natural habitat. The artist skillfully captures the intensity of the moment, showcasing the intricate details of the hawk's feathered wings and piercing gaze, creating a compelling narrative of nature's raw power and elegance."

This vibrant piece on a 20” x 20” gallery ready wooden panel reimagines the iconic Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz through an abstract, colorful lens. Because Dorothy’s story begins in Kansas, this painting bridges the whimsy of Oz with the breathtaking reality of the Kansas Flint Hills. It serves as a colorful reminder that our own rolling hills hold just as much magic as any fairytale. Ultimately, it asks the viewer: who knew Oz was right here all along, helping us find our way back home to the Flint Hills?

This artwork is on a red-painted wood panel featuring a central road. A real-model Ferrari appears to drive across the painting, with an authentic Ferrari medallion embedded in the road by resin poured over the entire painting. The composition is framed by vertical palette-knife scrapes of black paint at the top and bottom of the road, and a light, misty spray in the bottom right area that highlights the word “Ferrari.” The work juxtaposes high-speed luxury with the open, expansive feel of the Flint Hills, Kansas, inviting the viewer to imagine a drive through this landscape.

Buffalo Skull Graphite on clayboard

American Bison Graphite on Clayboard

Porcelain Tray, with inlay and gold leaf

This is a photo of a native, unplowed tallgrass prairie on an amazingly beautiful July day when the beauty of the view literally stopped me in my tracks.

Ceramic wall hanging with wildflower imprint. This wall hanging was made using a slab of white clay with clay with wildflowers, grasses and linen pressed into the clay for texture. After the bisque firing, a manganese wash was applied to stain the clay. It was then wiped off to expose the light clay and reveal the details of the grass and wildflowers. The piece was fired again to provide a dark brown metallic finish for the imprints. Twisted wire was attached as a rustic accent for hanging. The size is 7.5”Wx15”Hx1”D. KM4265. IMG_8975.

Porcelain vase, with inlay and gold leaf

Porcelain tray, with inlay & nerikomi color slip.

Dichroic glass pendant with gold tone , clear cyrstal and deep teal/green and crystal beads

Indulgent necklace with a mixture of iridescent blue beads with pearls and glass gemstones

Contrast in shapes between a large twisted Tree on Prairie Fire Loop Trail in the Tall Grass Prairie National Reserve and smooth flat topped hills formed during the Permian Period, 250-299 million years ago.

Flint Hills South of Manhattan, KS. Late in the afternoon in early fall.

Oil painting in orange and blue

Open range, Kansas Flint Hills

Pond in Flint Hills

Rancher is moving his cattle down a gravel road in the Flint Hills.

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Ochre and blue oil paint with graphite; landscape of hills with three images of native birds layered on top - joining earth and sky.

Golden sunset in the Flint Hills

A vertical image of a grassy plain in which a bison is grazing in the bottom left quadrant with a bird soaring over them. The sky is blue.

Several diagonal stems of hoary vervain lean towards the left quadrant of this image. Primary colors are green and purple.

Tops of rolling hills reflecting the colors of a late sunset fin the distant right. .A lake, over the hill, reflecting the blue in the sky. Rolling distant hills are blue with atmospheric perspective.

Big sky, reflecting the yellows and oranges of a sunset with scalltered clouds showing some pink. A road, starting to the left of center in the foreground, wandering into the distance through grass catching the last light of the day.

Oh those men overlooking the millions of Bison milling across the Tall Grass Prairie. Are the men thinking of how to use each part of the animal or how many the tribe needs to survive

Do you think Dorothy left her ruby red slippers on the wall? Forgotten over the years, as weeds grow up around them. Painting with a palette knife creates the old cement and traces of those brown weeds. The ruby color washed by time.

Prairie skies offer the fullness of color, swirls of clouds, and a hint of delicate evening stars. Palette knife and finger painting brings subtle blending.

Oil on Canvas painted plein air

Collage of handmade and handprinted papers, purchased and found papers, textiles, dried plant materials.

The Meadowlark is the Kansas State bird and she builds her nest alone among the grasses on the ground. This piece combines encaustic monoprint with wire sculpture leaves also from monoprint. The prairie "ground" is handmade paper, natural fibers, feathers and other ephemera.

The Flint Hills vase is a wheel thrown stoneware clay with lines inspired by the Flint Hills vistas. Although decorative this vase is dish washer safe. It is 5.5 inches in diameter and 7 inches tall.

Plein air painting of butterflies in the field in watercolor on handmade paper.

I lenjoy painting sunflowers, and the insects that love them, in the garden en plein air.

A sudden downpour over the prairie

On a painting trip to the Flint Hills, discovered a country road, magnificent clouds and sun. This is a palette knife painting.

is the in the Flint Hills.. Oh yes it is

Beautiful sky, fields and hills, for bailing hay…

Fabric dye on white silk. Experimental sizing on 16mm charmeuse.

Shadows Blanket the Kansas Flint Hills as storms roll in. Acrylic on paper

Spring at a Flint Hills watering hole. Acrylic on paper

The view through ancient fence posts and barbed wire to the rolling Flint Hills of Kansas. oil pastel on paper

First time mica powder resin pour with a new mold..(I'm going to love it!)

Bitterly cold day in the Flint Hills. Loved the cold colors and the road disappearing over the horizon.

Late afternoon in the Flint Hills near Alma.

Early morning near sunrise in Wabaunsee County.

Just before sunset the color of the sky and landscape changes to deep blue, purple and gold. The sun is reflected in the creek flowing through the hills.

The sky is bright yellow, blue and purple. The hills are beginning to change into their fall color. The pond reflects the sky colors.

The golden setting sun illuminates the rich fall colors of the Flint Hills and the limestone rocks scattered across the prairie.

Open front door of the abandoned 1878 house built by Doctor WB Jones near Florence, KS. through the back door is a view of the Flint Hills region.

Double lightning strike during a Summer Storm near Strong City, KS

Sunrise over the Flint Hills. Cattle grazing by the pond.

A long road through the Flint Hills, with weeds and sunflowers along the roadside. Summertime greens

Sunset over the Flint Hills, with reflecting light on the hills and grasses, with a road in the distance.

Wildflowers abound in the Flint Hills, each in its own season. Each of the pieces shows a different flower: Queen Anne's Lace, Kansas wild sunflowers, and coneflowers.

Purple & red flowers spring up against the background of green hills and a nearly cloud-free Kansas sky. Fiber techniques include threadwork, applique & embroidery.

I had never seen this plant until it cropped up in my backyard. After some research, I found it to be mullein - either "greater" or "common." It grew to be as tall as I am, and after showing a stalk full of tiny yellow flowers, it produced the thousands of seeds that make it an invasive species in the great plains. My usual materials and techniques were perfect to depict this plant in fibers.

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.

At the head of a draw on the Shadow Valley Ranch, the red-orange sumac and the golden Little Bluestem repeat the colors in the sunset sky.

An October sunrise on the Shadow Valley Ranch.

Dark clouds threaten in an August sky on the Shadow Valley Ranch.

Glass Sculpture made with various techniques and several firings in the kiln

Flint hills tall Grass, big blue stem and switch grass

Junk of the heART #260- Mixed Media on Canvas 2025 21" x 21" $300

Junk of the heART #253- "Pastoral Crux" Mixed Media on Canvas 2025 15 1/2" x 19 1/2" ~Framed Rustic Brown $80

Fused glass in a heavy steel base.

Sunrise over wetlands meadow

Morning fog on meadow

From a photo i tookon a hot dry and dusty day on the Preserve.

Grasses and late summer shadows

Maxwell herd photo.

Not all of the beauty on the prairie is scene in wide vistas. Some of the loveliest scenes are found in small fields or pastures.

There is a quiet moment where the prairie ends. The Flint Hills roll toward the water, their familiar lines softened by distance, while the shoreline traces the boundary between what remains solid and what must eventually give way.

Sunset on the prairie bringing a sense fire in the distance.

Kings Creek on the Konza Prairie

A prairie icon, impressive stance. High key photo of a bison bull on the prairie, gives impression of a pencil sketch.

Colorful prairie sundown viewed through Indian grass silhouette

Otters were reintroduced to the Flint Hills in the 80s and often have a favorite rock. Mica powder, resin and recycled fused glass

A dramatic close-up that bridges iconic Kansas storytelling with the preservation of its natural landscape. The journey through the storm culminates not in a grand landscape but in a grand reflected glimpse of the Emerald City glowing and reflected within Dorothy’s lenses. A testament to the vibrant wonder hidden within our own Flint Hills.

Bison in the Flint Hills at twilight

Flint Hills farm after corn harvesting.

Floral bouquet on cafe table with KS grain bins in the distance

A violent spring storm pops up on the horizon over the prairie. This painting is a watercolor mounted on high profile wood panel

This mini painting shows the cooling rain over the grassy Flint Hills. It is a watercolor mounted on high profile wood panel.

Flint Hills with yellow and green hills.

"Simply" popping with color and joy!

Bright and impressionistic and simple ilke the Flints

Simple and impressionistic moo moos.

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.

Maybe what I see you see? I see a buffalo standing in a meadow. Giclée's print on canvas in a wooden frame.

Inspired by a winter hike in the Konza Prairie, a dark sky looms over the hills and foreground grasses. Warm colors of dry grasses give way to cool, muted hills.

Inspired by a winter walk in the Konza Prairie and an appreciation for autumn's golden remnants. Dried leaves, grasses, and stalks display hints of warm browns and yellow ocher. Cool snow shadows set the wintry stage.

An abstract landscape of burning prairie grasses with reds, yellows, greens, and blues.

Teter Rock Vase was created using slabs of reclaimed dark clay and has a rock-like appearance. While driving through the Flint Hills of Kansas, I made a detour to visit Teter Rock. I was able to photograph the monument from all angles so I could recreate it with clay. Over the next several months, I worked to create a series of sculptures. Slabs of reclaimed dark clay were used to create Teter Rock Vase. Once dry, it was bisque fired and was then ready to glaze. I tested several glazing techniques to recreate the stone finish I desired. A white satin matte glaze sponged over the dark clay was just what I needed for the rock-like appearance. Teter Rock in the Flint Hills has a completely different look from each side as do my sculptures. Two-dimensional photographs of the sculpture cannot accurately show the shape and details from all angles. Additional photos are available. This vase sculpture weighs 4 lb, 8 oz. The dimensions are 7”W x 8.5”H x 3”D. It can hold wildflowers in a dried arrangement or can function as a vase since it is waterproof.

This ceramic Teter Rock sculpture was created using slabs of white clay and finished with various glazes for rock-like texture. I wanted to visit Teter Rock for years and finally took the detour between my hometown of Kingman, KS and my Kansas City home. I headed east of Cassoday from the Turnpike and followed the gravel road and signs to Teter Rock. I was able to photograph Teter Rock from all angles so I could recreate it with clay. Over the next several months, I worked to create a series of sculptures using thick slabs of clay. The pieces were bisque fired and then glazed. I tested several glazing techniques to recreate the stone finish I desired. Teter Rock was made with white clay and glazed with a red iron oxide stain and a white satin matte glaze to give a rugged rock-like appearance. Teter Rock in the Flint Hills has a completely different look from each side as do my sculptures. Two-dimensional photographs of the sculptures cannot accurately show the shape and details from all angles. Additional photos are available. My Teter Rock sculpture weighs 5 lb, 6 oz. The dimensions are 8”W x 9.5”H x 6”D.

Ceramic wall hanging with wildflower imprint. This wall hanging was made using a slab of white clay with grasses and wildflowers pressed into the clay for texture. Crumpled newspaper was used for additional texture. After the bisque firing, a manganese wash was applied to stain the clay. It was then wiped off to expose the light clay and reveal the details of the grass and wildflowers. The piece was fired again to provide a dark brown metallic finish for the imprints. Barbed wire was attached as a rustic accent. Picture hanging wire was attached to the back of the piece for hanging. The barbed wire serves as a visual accent only. The size is 15”Wx12”Hx1”D. KM4264. IMG_8973.

Oil on panel. Painting of sunset over the Flint HIlls with reflections in small ponds in foreground.

Oil on panel with silver leaf substrate. Image of ponds in the Flint Hills of KS.

Painting of glowing sunset over the Fllint Hills of KS

Prairie Field with Dirt Road

Symphony Field in Greens

Fall Field with Creek Ravine

In Blaze, the power and presence of a working horse are brought forward through close observation and expressive paint handling. The intimate scale draws the viewer in, allowing the horse’s eye, coat, and quiet strength to carry the emotional weight of the piece. Rich layers of oil capture the warmth, movement, and resilience that define a horse not as decoration, but as a trusted partner in daily labor. Inspired by the Flint Hills of Kansas, this painting reflects a landscape shaped by endurance, purpose, and connection to the land. In that environment, a horse is more than a symbol of rural life — it is an essential working companion, built for strength, reliability, and trust. Blaze honors that role while also celebrating the beauty found in utility, reflecting the deep relationship between land, animal, and the people who depend on both.

Stranger Creek School in winter; stippling with Micron ink.

Center piece of KS skyscape triptych. Pastel on PastelMat.

mixed media collage

mixed media collage depicting a lone grain elevator

mixed media collage image of various prairie/rural structures

mixed media collage abstract landscape

This piece invites the viewer to linger beneath the clouds, to recognize both the weight and the beauty they carry, and to remember that every season, no matter how turbulent, is held within the faithful rhythm of God's enduring presence. When the "Sky Carries the Song" captures that sacred tension between the heaviness above and the quiet faith rooted below.

The Quiet Gathering reflects the peaceful rhythm of life within the wetlands of Cheyenne Bottoms, where birds pause during migration to rest, feed, and gather before continuing their journey. Built from layered torn papers, the piece mirrors the textures of prairie reeds, moving water, and expansive Kansas skies. The white birds stand together in quiet contrast against the richly patterned landscape, creating a sense of stillness, refuge, and connection. Repetition in the reeds and reflections in the water echo the natural rhythms found in the marsh, while the warm horizon light suggests hope and renewal.

Digital treatment of my original photograph

A curious calf on the farm

A curious herd on the farm

On a June morning a Honey Bee starts its day by visiting the blossoms of a Common Milkweed plant. The sun has just peaked over the horizon, it is warm and still.

Dark blue-grey clouds dominate top third of image; Golds and greens depict subtle hills and grasses in foreground at bottom.

Post and wire fence in foreground painted in yellows and greens; tattered clouds in distance at top of canvas

A female Monarch butterfly take a second to alight on a bloom of a Common Milkweed to get a drop of nectar for its morning meal. The butterfly is on a quest to lay over 400 eggs before perishing, and all of them must be laid on the leaves of a milkweed plant. This image captures a mother working to stay alive long enough to complete her task.

Handmade artist book: (Accordian Flag).encaustic monoprint on rice paper for bison, front & back covers with velvet ribbon closure. Silver buffalo & sunflower ephemera on cover. Poetry by artist.

Fabric Dye on 16mm charmeuse, experimental sizing, experimental resists.

Primrose and Phlox at Konza Prairie Biological Station, taken May 27, 2021.

Taken at the Konza Prairie Biological Station on November 15, 2024.

Based on my photo of a hazy day in Chase County

Looking at the Flint Hills from the old fence. I tried to capture the space and depth from a bug's point of view. To me. the hills show an array of colors in the daytime.

My loose interpretation of a Bison head

Baby Bison for the first moments of life until about 3 months old are orange in color. Therefore most will refer to them as red dogs as they follow there grazing mothers.

These horses are enjoying herd dynamics, whether you consider them nipping or grooming, they typically enjoy another's company.

Symphony in the Flint Hills 2024

Watercolor of crock of sunflowers

Archival Silver print matted and framed.

Archival Print , matted and framed.

Flint Hills grasses are burned in order to prepare the grass for future cattle grazing.

Experience and a trusty steed made a great team. It was always a pleasure to watch them work the cattle.