I have studied, sold, and taught the arts for over 30 years. I refined my skills through the art 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 and do art shows throughout the Appalachian Mountains .With the studio I do paintings, custom portrait drawings, shows, classes, and demonstrations. I always desire to do more with art.

                                                          Artist Statement

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

I am drawn to faces because each person is unique. I focus on capturing their personality and presence as well as their physical attributes in the artwork. This I also reflect this into my paintings as 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 I do teach, my focus is on helping artist who are starting out to accept 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 and show the world what I see through my own eyes. Enjoy my work and a great thank you for your support-God bless,

*The infinite essence of people and nature. I’m driven to capture the divine."           ~Nathaniel Brown