About the Artist

Born in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1961, Neil was drawing and painting from an early age, winning awards even as a young child. Inspired by the print media and illustration of the early 1970's, Neil spent much of his career as an illustrator with Hallmark Cards free-lancing and painting. Exploring a wide range of styles and media, Neil eventually returned to painting as well as graphic designing. As a teacher for the past 12 years, Neil has continued to hone his skills and distill his painting method, always with a vision and willingness to try new approaches.

Over time, one truth that has become apparent is that the process of drawing and painting is about learning how to see, to see deeply, taking nothing for granted, though our brains want to quickly label things. What Neil initially thinks he knows and sees is so limited, as discovered continually through the process of observation and painting. The experience is humbling, but ever inspiring.