Bio
“I approach each painting with a challenge: the viewer interprets my realism vision by hopefully evoking a positive, emotional response.”
My career as an artist spans over 50 years although not exclusively - where as many artists will attest, practicality has a habit of stepping in to change one’s course and make a sustainable living.
“Trio” 2024
McDonalds Corporate Office collection
Beginning at the age of 18, I began drawing graphite portraits of musical rock stars as a hobby while attending college
In 1975 at the age of 24, I completed my first commissioned portrait
1978-1980 - sold multiple landscape paintings to private collectors
1981 - was commissioned to create 5 landscapes for McDonalds Corporate offices in Columbus, Ohio
1982 - gallery representation at Simeon Galleries, Laguna Beach, California
1988 - commissioned by The Lakes Country Club, Westerville, Ohio for 25 portraits of prominent club members including Ed Sneed, Archie Griffin and Bobby Rayhal
1990 - commissioned by Plaskolite Corporation for multiple executive portraits
1990-1992 - multiple portrait commissions for private collectors
2014 - began a series of paintings depicting tribal life and scenery of Bangladesh
2020 - present day - newest interest in painting series of young children in their exclusive environments
“Lake Elsinore” Harry and Lynne Ryan collection
“Wendy” artist’s collection
Eric Clapton private collection
George Byers III private collection
Cat Stevens artist’s collection