Having had no art education in my Catholic  K-12 experience,  I was always moved by the visual world that surrounded me, both in the church and in my life   As  a lover of the 1960s  British invasion and  pop music, I become quite aware that the song writers and musicians were often students of visual art. 

Upon realizing that trend, I decided to explore both avenues – music & art.  Before I picked up a drawing pencil, I picked up a guitar. I found, through time, that the drawing pencil led to a stick of charcoal, and eventually  the paintbrushes and the engraving tools became my true vehicle of communication.  

Although I still love to sing and play music, I find that most opportunities to perform coincide with the hours I like to sleep.