When I paint or draw, I am always thinking about modeling and how to make a 2 dimensional form into 3 dimensional form. That’s where light comes into play and I try to capture light into my subjects and all of the effects it can add to a subject. “

My first views of art were inspired by my parents who were involved in the arts. My mother is a crafter with a long resume of crafting and designing women’s clothes and home designs. My father was a hobbyist cartoonist inspired by mixing Disney characters in a variety of WWII themes. Born and raised in New York City but living in Round Rock TX, I gained a variety of influences from urban to hill country surroundings, sometimes meshed all together. As a self-taught artist, I have completed various workshops and courses in the fine arts and illustration fields. My quest for knowledge is a growing thirst: “I think I will be 80 + years old and still researching and attending workshops to further improve my skills and understanding of the arts.”

Art to me is a unique and magical experience where I can create, not just a piece of art, but emotions and interpretations through the filter of my eyes. Handing over a complete piece of artwork to someone and seeing their reactions is priceless and I cannot ask for such a moving experience. I have been creating art since I was 7 years old and 34 years later, I have grown to love it even more.