Ted was born in 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota. At a very young age he developed an interest in drawing and painting. In high school he continued to gain knowledge and enhance his technique and style. Painting was an interest and a hobby, but never thought of as a career until he, and his family, moved to Arizona in the early 1970’s. Once there he was able to travel and soak up the beautiful panoramic sites he loves to put on canvas.  Ted owned and operated a beauty salon in Phoenix while continuing his education in the world of art.   He began painting the beautiful Southwest. His paintings reside, not only with individual owners, but in various restaurants and galleries.  Today the artist is back living in Minnesota and does many beautiful landscapes that include the Midwest as well as those ‘Great Southwestern’ favorites!