Tender Hearts - SunsOut Jigsaw Puzzle

The dedication Russ Docken incorporates into his art and everyday life are critical aspects he uses to achieve his goals. In college, Russ became a three-time NCAA champion in track and field while pursuing visual arts as a career. After college, Docken worked eleven years as an artist for Jostens painting mascots and coat of arms for schools across the country. In 1992, Russ left Jostens to fulfill his dream of painting full time in the fine arts. His oil paintings are sensitive interpretations of people often shown in idealistic settings. Today, Russ’s career is well established as he continues to live and paint in Owatonna, MN.