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Growing up in rural Wisconsin with six brothers was an early introduction to the

great outdoors. Fishing, boating, hunting, and frequent trips "up north" to the lake

were a part of everyday life.

These roots influenced Pam's love of the natural world and wildlife. While others

were filling in coloring books Pam went through reams of paper sketching objects

from nature that inspired her.

Art education of that era however had a different focus. Rather than her love of

realism "pop art" was in vogue. Pam took a different course entirely and graduated

with a BSN, married and raised two children. During this time she kept up her

drawing skills. An oil painting class in 1991 hooked Pam immediately and with the

support of her family she began enrolling in courses and workshops around the

country with professional artists whose work she admired. After meeting and

studying with Ann Templeton in NM in 1994 Pam was certain she wanted to further

develop her talents and paint full time. Travel and full time study soon reaped it's

rewards as she began entering juried shows and gaining recognition and sales. It

was plein air painting that seemed to combine Pam's talents with her love of the

outdoors.

"So much of nature is breathtaking and being close to my subject matter is so

important to gaining an understanding of its essence. When I can capture that on

canvas I feel the painting is a success. The late afternoon light on a field of hay

bales for instance is an incredible sight but so too are the intoxicating smells of the

fresh cut hay, the sounds of the birds and insects at that time of day and the texture

of the ground beneath my feet. The painting becomes an experience I would not

have had in my studio. Later, as I look at one of my finished works, all the sights,

sounds, and smells come back as if I were once again in that moment. It is a total

sensory experience to relive all the places I've traveled and painted. To convey this

to others through my paintings is a joy. Frequently I like to include a brief

description of this experience on the back of my paintings for my patrons. I feel

grateful to have had some wonderful teachers and the works of the masters to

guide me. I admire so many but my absolute favorite is the work of Joaquin

Sorrolla. I feel privileged to follow in their footsteps and to enjoy creating art for a

living."

Pam describes her style as expressive realism. Using strong values and a warm

palette, Pam enjoys capturing the mood of her surroundings as it relates to the light

hitting the subject. "Often times I will push color a bit but that is the artist's

prerogative. I want to have others see it as I do in my minds eye."

Pam currently lives in Portland, OR and is enjoying a multitude of new vistas and

plein air experiences. Her works can be found in galleries of the Pacific NW. Pam

participates in local and national art associations, juried competitions, and enjoys

teaching and mentoring others. Her works can be found in public and private

collections. For details refer to current resume available upon request.