Making art in my studio is the first part of the process. Sparking a connection with the viewer is the next step. When someone chooses to put my artwork in their home, the cycle is complete. I do a happy dance, knowing I was successful in connecting to another person through my art. Magic! Hello everyone, I have two exciting new gallery announcements…one right here online and one in Corry, Pennsylvania. First, I am happy to launch my new online gallery shop on this website!

Not sure what it is about turtles, but you gotta love them! From colorful painted turtles to prehistoric-looking snappers, they are uniquely fascinating. Recently, I read this article about spiny softshell turtles, a species of special concern, here in Jamestown. I have been lucky to see a few softshell turtles lately, including a couple in Warren, PA in Conewango Creek and this one I photographed basking in the sun at Presque Isle State Park on Lake Erie. The Presque Isle t

I have viewed the world as an artist from the beginning of my memory. Art was always first. Growing up, I never would have dreamed I could use this ability to build a career in graphic design, art direction and ultimately creative direction. But, I did. I traveled, worked with amazing professionals and had a dream job for many years. The trade off was setting aside the practice of art making that had led me to this vocation in the first place. Now, over two decades later, I h