About the ArtistBorn in Madison, Maine, I have lived in Maine all of my life. In my early years, I was tutored under the renowned Bangor artist, Frank Nanatonis. After graduating from Winterport High School, I studied by correspondence with the Minneapolis School of Fine Art. I am currently studying with Maine artists, Celene Farris of Morrill and Barbara Applegate of Bristol Mills.

While my three sons were growing up, I put my aspirations on hold. I painted in my spare time and also became interested in writing children's stories. I am published in the New York Times Bestseller Book, "Chicken Soup for a Kid's Soul". You may have seen me at my book signings or on my television interviews.
I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators; The Maine Highlands Guild, Maine Made Products, The Maine Art Commission and the Bangor Art Society.
My work has been seen in private and corporate collections. I am represented by The Working Art Gallery in Belfast, Maine.
PricingOriginal oil paintings are on canvas and can be purchased either framed or unframed. Prints are available from selected paintings. Please inquire for details and pricing. I can be contacted by email at
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or call (207) 942-7051; thank you.
Contact InformationMy
website is regularly updated to show my latest paintings; please visit often. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call me at my home in Bangor, Maine. Information is provided below