I practiced as a successful Architect for 30 years. Half of those years were as a partner with Fehlman LaBarre Architects. Thanks to my business partner, Mike LaBarre, I was able to leave architecture and pursue my passion, in a second career, as a fine artist.

 My artistic career started in my youth, as a well known fiber artist. Throughout high school and into college, I had sucessful shows in Laguna Beach, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Then architecture took over. 

When I began to pursue painting, I sought out the best teachers. Each has been a tremendous inspiration to me. They include Lela Harty, John Asaro, Ray Roberts, Brian Blood, Robert Goldman, Ron Hicks, Mark Daley, Clayton Beck, Kim English, and Jeff Watts. I have been painting for about 7 years, and have now made it my career.

 I paint full time in my studio at my home in the Mission Hills District of San Diego. I also travel extensively to capture images throughout the world.

Exhibitions

2003 San Diego Society of Design  "Jurors Choice"

2004 San Diego Society of Design  "Jurors Choice"

2006 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artist Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ

2007 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artist Workshops, Scottsdale, AZ

2010 Best and Brightest, Scottsdale Artists Workshops, Scottsdale,AZ

2008 Top 100 Show, Southwest Artists Association, San Diego, Ca.

2008 Southern California Regional Juried Exhibition, San Diego Art Institute 4 shows

2008 International Art Show, SD Art Institute

2008 Concertos in Color, California Art Club

2009 San Clemente Art Festival,Quick Draw, "First Place"

2009 North Park Plein Air, California Art Club, "First Place"

2009 Julian and the San Diego BackCountry, California Art Club

2009 Precious Gifts, the Blinn House, California Art Club

Events

2007 Torrey Pines Plein Air Invitational, San Diego, Ca.

2009 San Clemente Art Festival

2009 North Park Plein Air Festival

Memberships

San Diego Art Institute
California Art Club, Artist member

Oil Painters of America