I have studied, sold, and taught the arts for over 30 years. I refined my skills through the tag programs when I was in high school in Portland, attending classes at Chemeketa and other community colleges, and most recently, volunteering to teach youth art classes. I have also done graphic design for 20 years including illustrating children's books and designing and painting murals. I have previously owned and ran The 3rd Easel Gallery and remained a local resident artist in Stayton, Oregon for 2 years. 

Now I work as a professional fine artist and own Boopher Arts Studio in West Virginia. I have been juried into Tamarack’s David L. Dickirson Fine Arts.

                                                          Artist Statement

 I do paintings, portrait drawings, shows, classes, and demonstrations. My main focus is portrait drawings using graphite and colored pencils.

Like many artists, I am constantly inspired by the world around me. I always feel compelled to express my emotions using visual mediums.

I love to draw faces because each person is unique. I focus on capturing their personality and presence as well as their physical attributes in the artwork. I pour my heart into every piece. I believe that everyone has that inner artist, but many people are hesitant to attempt art because they feel they are not good enough. When do I teach, I focus themselves as artists, while secondarily providing instruction to improve their own technique.

My vision is to have art accessible to all: where everyone can receive a high-quality art education and learn to express themselves through the beautiful language of art. I want to take what I've learned and give it to others. I enjoy watching new artists grow as artists that they are.

*The infinite essence of people’s faces, souls, and all of nature. I’m driven to capture the divine.

  ~Fine artist Nathaniel Brown