A naturally curious person from the very beginning, I was fortunate to have grown up with parents that made their own rules. A mother that loved to draw and create, a father that was literally the captain of his own ship. Mom took us to an art supply store periodically and bought us “how-to” art books. You know the ones: HOW-TO DRAW ANIMALS, HOW-TO DRAW CARTOONS, HOW-TO DRAW PEOPLE, etc. Fortunately, Mom never helicoptered us into creating exactly by-the-book and we learned from her and also learned how to do things our own way. So, there I was, drawing cartoons, writing stories, and even creating my own pop-up books with pen, paper and scissors…all before kindergarten.
As an adult I continued creating, exploring in so many ways. But, becoming a professional artist did not cross my mind until I was 32. And then, after selling my first business, I dove in head first. Immersed, as it were, in exploring my inner world more deeply, I went back to school, studied art and took computer classes. I was, and still am, inspired by psychology, antiquities (especially ancient Egyptian art), design and surrealism. But, I never considered myself a surrealist, a psychologist, a designer or historian. I never wished to imitate anyone. I had a story to tell about my observations of society, of my feelings, experiences and finding my own way.
My work has largely been symbolic, psychological, spiritual and, yes, extremely personal. How I create is not as important to me as this journey that we share: myself as co-creator with the Divine and you, the Viewer and interpreter of these visions.
I hope you enjoy my creations and find some meaning that resonates with your own Earth life experience.
