I was born and raised in Indiana. Growing up near cornfields and the Indy 500 somehow led me to connect my love of drawing, cars, and fine details with degrees in technical illustration and visual communication from Purdue University. I later moved to Columbus, Ohio to work in an architectural firm, providing graphic design for their marketing and exhibition needs. The next stop on my journey took me to Yale University and their graduate program in graphic design. I had returned home to the state where my father grew up. Graduating from Yale allowed me to seek out many freelance clients in publications, packaging, and corporate identity. I also spent nearly a decade as a decorative house painter, creating murals and wall finishes for homeowners and interior designers in Fairfield County. And because I liked to stay busy, I re-entered college teaching in 2009 at three area colleges. I continue to balance my painting, both automotive and abstracts, with my work as an Associate Professor in the Department of Art. Each informs the other as I bring insights from the classroom back to the studio. At the core of both is a desire for challenging work that depends on knowledgeable, thoughtful, and skillful appreciation for the subject at hand. I hope to pass along my realization that the commitment to concentrated effort will create a rewarding experience.