I grew up in Buffalo, NY and began drawing (scribbling) at the age of three. I vividly remember drawing on the walls of my bedroom with crayons. So many masterpieces. So few walls! It did not go over well with my parents however.  As I grew up, I realized I would be influenced by an excessive desire to be creative in all aspects of my life.

I started painting in oils as a child, starting at age 12 and throughout my teenage years. I exhibited my works in local art shows and even won a contest here and there. Art became a wonderful escape for me. 

Then, I went off to college.

While at Syracuse University I switched my major to advertising design and communications. The Newhouse School of Communications opened a variety of new avenues for me to spread my creative wings. I dove into the art of selling and marketing. It became my career for over 45 years, As an Art Director and Creative Director, I had replaced paints with markers, and canvases with storyboard pads and editing suites.

Now, semi retired, my daughters have encouraged me to pick up the brush again and well... here I am. I love being back. Seeking gallery representation and a bit of recognition.

 

Education:

Dean College, Assoc. of Arts in Fine Art, 1972
Syracuse University, BFA in Advertising Design and Communications 1974

Artistic Influences:

I am inspired by the Wyeths, Paul Klee, John Singer Sargent, Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso, who will always be a giant in the art world. Currently, works by Jeremy Lipking and other contemporary realists like Nick Alms provide me with a wealth of inspiration as I move forward.