Art Training
Tutuliage from Mrs. Betty Pope (Mother)
1961-1968
Master Photo oilist 22 years for Master Photographer Max Maxheim
Studied under Maxine Pendry
Mrs. Maxine Pendry 1964-1968, 1981-1985
Canvas Portrait artist
Recognized expert in "Old Masters" method painting
Grand View College, Des Moines, Iowa 1968-1969
Studies in Art Education
Art Club President (1968-1969)
The Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, Iowa
1973-1975
Painting and figure drawing
Studied under David Williamson, BFA,
University of Iowa, sculptor/painter
The Atelier Studio Program of Fine Art,
Minneapolis, Minnesota 2002
"Sight-size" method study
Professional Experience
Pictorial artist for Naegele/Universal Outdoor Advertising
1979-1997
884 Billboard painting (14' x 48')
Subject matter included portrait images, city and landscape, wildlife and
special effects.
Alexander's Photo Center (1987-1996)
Paula Maxheim Photography (1987-2002)
Oil artist and restoration artist
Commissions & Special Projects
The Ames Historical Mural - Tom Evans Plaza, Ames, Iowa
Ames Public Art Commission
Painted in collaboration with Ursula Ruedenberg 2003
Portrait of Dr. Ryan III, President of the University of Osteopathic
Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa 2000
Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, Iowa 1996
African Species Display
New York City Central Park Ranger's Station 1993
10ft. x 10ft. mural section at New York City Central Park Ranger's Station as guest to artist Ursula Ruedenberg.
American Legion Post, Bondurant, Iowa 1991
Life-sized portrait - Lady Liberty
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Saylorville Lake
Visitors Center Mural, Johnston, Iowa 1985
600 sz. ft. mural of Iowa landscape and wildlife
City of Ottumwa, Iowa 1977-1978
Painted 13 murals as a member of "The Active Artists", an artist coop group
Bicentennial Mural - Ames, Iowa 1976
Mural sponsored by The Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, Iowa
