Born in North Carolina, my artistic journey began in the mid-1970s when I relocated to Manhattan to attend the renowned Art Students League of New York. Under the guidance of artists Thomas Fogarty and John Howard Sanden, my studies focused on anatomy and figure drawing, along with the intricate art of figure painting and portraiture. In 1980, I moved to St. Simons Island, on the Georgia coast, where I resided for a year painting and exhibiting with Left Bank Gallery, and then with another move, making Atlanta my home. Over the next decade, I undertook a diverse range of private and corporate commissions. Additionally, I had the privilege of showcasing my work in numerous solo and group exhibitions. A transformative chapter in my life unfolded in the fall of 1991 when I followed an irresistible calling from life in Europe, and embarked on a major move to the picturesque village of Pressagny l'Orgueilleux, nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Normandy, just west of Paris. For the first year there, I was extremely fortunate to find a home in the gate house of the magnificent Château de la Madeleine. For me, it was a once in a lifetime experience and mere minutes away from the birthplace of Impressionism in Giverny and the residence of Claude Monet. Inspired by the artistic legacy of this region, my work was filled with the marvels of Impressionism, a style that has primarily come to define my artistic expression today. In 1993, Provence, in southern France called which led me to the idyllic hilltop village of Fayence, where I spent the next five years under the glorious sun-drenched landscapes of the Côte d'Azur, punctuated by locations in Italy, Corsica and again to the familiar embrace of Normandy. My artistic journey has taken me far and wide. In 1998, I returned to the United States, where I found a home in the vibrant artistic community of Asheville, North Carolina. While there, I had the privilege of working on noteworthy commissions, such as recreating the original 1920s finials adorning the top of the Grove Arcade Public Market and contributing to the development of "Grove's Vision," a captivating station on the city's historical Urban Trail, in collaboration with the City Parks and Recreation Department. Also, as well, continuing with a busy schedule with my painting and exhibitions and activities associated with memberships in the professional associations of The American Impressionist Society, The Oil Painters of America and the Plein Air Painters of the Southeast. After more than a decade of painting and exploring a particular landscape of North Central Texas, an historic old 1800s farmhouse in Palo Pinto. It was a serendipitous encounter that spoke to my artistic soul, prompting me to embrace the open spaces, untamed wilderness, and expansive skies that would continue to inspire my work for years to come. Join me on this extraordinary journey as I navigate the world through my brushstrokes, capturing the essence of nature, light, and the timeless beauty that surrounds us all.