Artist Statement

I have always loved forests; shimmering light in the trees creates ever-changing translucent colors and shadows. It gives me a visceral sense of peace. As an artist, I strive to convey those emotions by inviting viewers to pause in a moment of quiet reflection.

My recent work unites my passion for nature with 30+ years of experience in creative and graphic arts. Stained glass, photographic transparencies and even commercial billboards combine additive and subtractive light to create dynamic images. I’ve developed a mixed media ‘lightbox’ technique that combines translucent acrylic, tinted resins, and sometimes branches wire or pebbles. The result is a surprising 3D image effect. A colorful, sculptural surface when the light is off; and details that come into sharper focus when the light is on.

My goal is to evoke an contemplative window into nature that reminds us, both literally and figuratively to pause and ‘look closer.’

About Greg

Greg recently retired to pursue art full-time after working at Hallmark Cards for over 35 years in Creative roles ranging from production artist to creative director. Since retirement, he built this site and started to pursue gallery relationships, solo shows, and art fairs. Greg would describe himself as largely self-taught with a quick caveat that he was exposed to incredible fine artists, craftspeople, educators and mentors through incredible career experiences both before Hallmark and during his long career. Here is a list of fine art accomplishments, which he hopes to grow significantly along with his inventory of work in the coming year.

  • Sandzen Gallery: 2024 Solo show

  • SNW Gallery: Gallery located in Manhattan, KS.

  • Hallmark Commissions: Several works purchased as corporate gifts

  • Residential mural featured in the Kansas City Star

  • Participant in Hallmarket Artist Art Fair, Plaza Art Fair, Prairie Village Art Fair, Denver Arts Festival, Oklahoma Festival of Arts

  • ‘Everything you love’ Kansas City Stockyard Gallery

  • Artwork purchased or commissioned in homes across the country

  • Awards of merit at Lenexa Art Fair and Omaha Summer Arts Festival

  • Former Artist with SNW Gallery in Manhatten Kansas