A student of Grant Wood, he is sometimes considered a regionalist. Much of his art focused on themes common to Minnesota or Norway. He was a member of the faculty of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, for many years.
As a student of Grant Wood, this artist is often associated with regionalism. His work frequently depicted themes prevalent in Minnesota or Norway.  He held a position on the faculty at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, for an extended period.