Ron had an interest in Art reaching back to grammar school. He didn’t graduate with a degree in art, but he wouldn't say that he’s a self-taught artist. Over the years, he’s participated in painting workshops, and have had the good fortune to mentor with other artists from his native Southwest Missouri.

During his 30 + years working for a furniture component manufacturing company, he filled the roll as a Drafter, Product Designer, and Quality Systems Specialist while pursuing painting on a part time basis. After retirement in 2021 , his wife Nancy and he relocated to Mountain View Arkansas. He says this is a place for the natural beauty.

He tend to gravitate towards landscape paintings. Growing up fishing and canoeing on the local creeks back in Missouri, embedded in him a great respect for the natural beauty of nature. He believe staying true to what you love is important as painter. When painting, he tries to identify a focal point or center of interest then find 4 - 6 "masses of color or value that support the focal point.