The artist was born as a third
generation Texan in Dallas in 1929. He studied at the Aunspaugh Art
School in Dallas during 1947. From 1965 to 1991, he was active as a
sculptor, illustrator, and painter of portraits, military scenes, and
the history of the West. He has been cited for historically accurate
depictions of the Dragoons and Cavalrymen of the US Army. In 1974, he
was honored with a one man retrospective in the US Capitol.
Additionally, he served for one year as the "Official State Artist of
Texas" - an appointment by the Texas Legislature. His work has been
exhibited by the White House, Lyndon Baines Johnson Collection
[Austin],the Harmsen Collection of Western Art
[Denver], and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame [Oklahoma
City]. His original works are rare and
valuable.