Raised near the Cheyenne Native American Reservation in Montana from early childhood I have been interested in the creation mythologies of indigenous peoples – the kernels of truth as contained in their histories, stories and humor. 

Utilizing clay and natural materials I now allow images to evolve growing out of:  life experiences; my Czech/English heritage; my educational background; and my spiritual journey.

Born:   4, April 1936 - Billings, MT
Graduated: Billings Sr. High School – June 1954
Graduated: University of Montana – June 1958, BA
            Major – Philosophy; Minor – Psychology
Matriculated: Chicago Theological Seminary, U. of Chicago; 1958 - 1962
Sansei Youth Advisor at Christ Church: an American/Japanese Church
Graduated: Chicago Theological Seminary – June 1962, BD; M. Div. June 1972
Ordained into the Ministry of the United Church of Christ:  January 1963
Served the following UCC Churches:
Butteville/Wilsonville, OR: 1962-65
Highland Park Congregational Church – Miles City, MT.; 1965-72

• Chaired the Governor’s Advisory Committee for Community Coordinated Child Care Council dealing with childcare services to Native Americans in the State 1968-69.

Eden United Church of Christ – Hayward, CA; 1972-82
Cong. Community Church – Sunnyvale, CA; 1982-92
Wigton/Silloth United Reformed Church: 1992-93; Silloth, Cumbria, UK.
Winchmore Hill URC: 1993-96: Winchmore Hill, London, UK
Riverside Cong. Community Church: 1996-2000; Hood River, OR
April 2000: Retired
Humboldt State Univ.:  Matriculated as student in Studio Arts. – Emphasis, ceramics.  2001-2004.
Member: Ink People; Redwood Art Association; Humboldt Arts Council