I was born in New Jersey and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, where I developed an early passion for drawing and painting, which led to my first summer vacation job as an apprentice at a small graphic arts studio. Over the next 6 years of high school (Mount Pleasant HS) and college (University of Delaware), I was taught, guided, trained and encouraged by pros in a multitude of art disciplines.

After graduating from college and serving 2 years in the military service, I went to New York City to find a job as an artist.  I was hired by a large studio and quickly promoted to Art Director.  I left that position to freelance as an illustrator and package designer for Avon and eventually 10 other cosmetic companies.  During this time I branched out into other types of illustration: technical art for Popular Mechanics and Reader's Digest Books, portraits, and product art for numerous sales brochures, annual reports, quarterly magazines, etc. for other companies.

I am now enjoying illustrating and painting for companies, organizations and individuals here in the North Georgia area.