I served with the United States Air Force in the Far East and Europe. My interest in art grew at an exhibition of  watercolors when I was stationed in Europe.  After military service I joined the police department. I received a BA in Criminal Justice from Alvernia University in 1976. My overall style is Contemporary Impressionism. Contemporary Impressionism is a very broad category, which basically includes, any work or body of work done in a realistic or representational style.  Works need not portray every blade of grass to capture the spirit of the subject. What you leave out can be just as important as what you put in. In February of 2005 I was diagnosed with  lung cancer.  I had surgery followed by chemotherapy.  I retired as Chief of Police from the Exeter Township Police Department in January of 2006.  I am now working as a full time artist. Photo: Tina and Gerry             Lake Placid, Adirondacks, 1980’s Police Artist Gerard Radke  Gerry at Acadia National Park, Maine, 2008 Tina and Gerry, Date: Before the comet came and killed the dinosaurs. About the Artist