Biography
About Me: I've known how to draw before I knew how to write my name.

Education: I have both formal and informal training.  Hold a B.F.A. in
Visual Communications from Illinois Institute of Art- Chicago.

Subject Matter: Although I've been a lot of figurative drawings and
paintings, I've been known to paint other subjects as well.


Artists who influenced me: Gauguin, Norman Rockwell, Alberto Vargas,
Ernie Barnes, Tom of Finland, and Olivia.

Shows: Worked has appeared in Truman College, Art Art's Place Gallery,
Friends Of The Arts Gallery, TPAN, Gallery Z.

Philosophy about art: I draw and paint based on how I feel within my
heart and soul. No subject matter is taboo.  I consider myself as an equal
opportunist. Although I may think outside of my box, I don't forget who I
am or where I came!

Awards: Honorable Mention/ Watercolor; Second Place/Sculpture;
Honorable Mention/World Wide Art Books(Falling On Hard Times).

Television Appearance: Two times guest artist on Chicago Local Cable TV
show, " Build A Better Website".