I was born…blah blah blah. I get bored very easily, but art has always held my interest.

When I decided to go to art school, my parents were concerned. They asked a successful artist friend to speak with me, quietly hoping he might change my mind. He asked me one question: “Is there anything else you can do?” I said, “No.” He replied, “Then the choice is made.”

I have never regretted that choice.

For 57 years, I have worked as a professional artist, building a life around original work, long-standing collectors, and a visual voice that is distinctly my own.   My work has been commissioned by corporate clients including Vanguard Security, Mobil Oil, and California Cafe, and it has found its way into the homes and collections of people who take art seriously. I am grateful for that, but the reputation has never been the center of it. Art has always been the way I pay attention. It is how I think, how I solve problems, how I find meaning, and how I stay connected to myself and to others. 

My work begins with structure. I have always done well with structure. Show me the rules, let me break the rules, and something new often begins to emerge. Even in chaos, I can find structure. That tension between order and disruption is central to my work. I am drawn to balance, but never predictability. I want each piece to feel intentional, alive, and open to discovery.

I am especially drawn to abstraction because it creates room for depth without explaining everything. Abstraction gives people space to bring themselves to the work. It does not tell them exactly what to see. It invites them to keep looking.

After my father died, I helped my 84-year-old mother redecorate her condo so it would feel more personal to her. I was surprised when she told me she was only interested in abstract art, not pictures of things. I had never known that about her. Since then, I have seen the same thing happen with many clients. At a certain point in life, the safe choice no longer carries enough weight. People become ready for something more personal, more alive, and more open-ended.

I believe original art belongs in a home because it continues to engage you. It does more than decorate a room. It becomes part of the ongoing conversation of the space and of the life being lived there. A good piece of art changes with you. It keeps offering something back.

For me, making art is about structure, freedom, purpose, and trust. It is about creating work that holds attention, invites connection, and opens a new path.

Great people deserve great art.