I was born and grew up near Detroit, Michigan. I earned an undergraduate degree in painting and psychology from Central Michigan University, a master’s degree in art therapy from Wayne State University, and studied art and cognition at the doctoral level in Seattle, WA.

Throughout my formal training in art, I was primarily influenced by abstract expressionism, cubism, and color field painting. Gorky, Diebenkorn, Kandinsky, Klee, and Picasso each influenced my theory or approach. I’ve always been drawn to the honesty and directness of modernism. Midcentury modern is my favorite design era.

When not painting, I spend as much time as I can hiking. My happy place is deep in the woods, hiking along a river near the mountains. You can find me at outdoor fine art festivals around the country. I love being outside interacting directly with my clients. I currently teach and paint in Jacksonville, Florida.

Thank you for visiting my site. Reach out if you’d like to discuss an abstract portrait commission.