Born in Barnesville, Ohio in 1951 Ralph is a self taught artist primarily focusing on the natural world.

 He has won various awards around the country especially for his incredibly lifelike watercolors.

 

 He is a member of the Arizona Watercolor Association

                 the Scottsdale Artists League

                 the Arizona Artists Guild

                 the Mesa Arts League

                 the Apache Junction Arts Council

                 the Gold Canyon Council for the Arts

                 the Chandler Arts Guild

                 the Pelican Bay Arts Association