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"Majestic mountains, rushing rivers, serene lakes, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife, beautiful flowers, and so much  natural beauty all around us is a reminder of God and His awesome, unlimited creative power.  I hope to somehow capture on canvas some of the wonder and beauty of these picturesque vistas  as I see them."     --ag

 
   

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Art Studies:   Two-year Master Artist Painting course at Kachina School of Art, Phoenix, Arizona.  Portrait studies with Jay Datus and Mueller-lux.  Traditional art instruction with Richard Groves.   Self-studies in portraiture and Techniques Of The Old Masters.
Medium and Style:  Oil/acrylic on canvas or panel supports.  Style of choice is Realism rendered in a traditional approach.
Personal:  California and Oregon have been home in past years, but residence is now Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona with husband, Clyde.   Many photographs have been taken over the years during travels and now that retirement is realized, these are helpful in creating paintings in the studio.
Membership:  Juried Member of Arizona Art Alliance and Art League West.  Sun City Grand Art Club.