My youth was spent discovering nature, art, music, and sports in what was then the small town of Chesterfield, Missouri. I felt my artistic calling at an early age, and through practice, study, and observaton I continually strive to master my skills and grow as an artist.

My art is many faceted; my body of work is both stylistically and subjectively diverse. On canvas, I work both en plein air and in my studio. My mural work consists of residential and commercial commissions. There is nothing more wonderful than painting in the open air, observing the changing light, forcing me to be spontaneous yet true to the natural beauty which surrounds me. Just as thrilling is laying out the first brush strokes on a large wall mural seeing only in my mind's eye the image I desire.

Whether I am painting an 8"x10" en plein air canvas or a 100' wall mural, I strive to create beautiful, colorful works that jump off the canvas or wall into the viewer's heart and mind. I strive to achieve this through observing the beauty of life which surrounds me and picking from this bounty to evoke an emotional response in the viewer.

In years to come, I see myself moving towards more interpretive work, always striving to satisfy my soul.... and always painting.