My artistic ability showed up at an early age. I would often draw with pencil and paper for hours at a time. This continued all the way through high school. I also gained appreciation for portrait photography on the covers of magazines. These captivated my interest, if only to be used as reference material for my drawings. But there was something deeper going on. Eventually, I wanted to take my own photographs. I borrowed a friend's camera and enrolled in a photography course. Almost immediately, I gained appreciation for photography as its own art form. This led me to want to improve my abilities in this area. I read books and took other courses. This continues to this day. I desire to learn as much as I can in all of my areas of interest.

I have many tools at my disposal. I work in both traditional and digital media. Painting in oil and drawing with graphite, colored pencils, and other traditional media. I also work in electronic mode with a camera, computer, and graphics tablet. These are all tools for artistic expression. Each has its own advantages and limitations. Whatever the medium, I am completely immersed in the process.

I strive to always improve my skills, to grow as an artist and person, and to help others do the same.