Biography
Some of the earliest memories
I have are of my father and me drawing
at the dining room table. I was told our television broke down when I was
in kindergarten and my parents, although they could afford to repair it
decided not to. I place much of my current fascination with the artworld
with their encouragement and direct participation. The lack of television
as entertainment is another.
I studied art at Eastern Michigan University, earning a BFA, along with
two teaching certificates. Both my parents were teachers, so this
seemed an honorable profession to fall back on. The reality of making
a living selling my artwork, seemed a bit pie-in-the-sky, yet youthful
arrogance coupled with determination is a great asset.
Wanderlust. I inherited this disease from my parents. We always
traveled in the summer. I've spent summers in Alaska and Arizona.
Later on in life, I realized that most people don't get their summers off
to
do this. I am happy exploring new places and am blessed that I am able
to make a living doing so.
The technical aspects of my work are fairly simple. I use Bronica or
Mamiya medium format cameras. Ninety-five percent of the time I am
using a tripod for the utmost in sharpness and stability. I use Fuji films.
I print all my own work on Kodak's RA-4 papers. I shy away from using
filters, except a graduated neutral density filter.
Awards
Best of Show: Piney Woods
Fest - Wilmington, NC 88
Best of Show: Blowing Rock Arts and Crafts, NC 90
First Place: Fine Arts - Ybor Arts &Crafts, Tampa FL 90
Best of Show: Blue Crab Fest - Little River, SC 91
First Place: Sidewalk Show - Ft Myers, FL 92, 93
Third Place: Piccolo Spoleto - Charleston, SC 94
Purchase Award: Detroit Festival of the Arts - Detroit, MI 94
Merit Award: Mt Dora Art Festival - Mt Dora, FL 95
Third Place: Arti Gras - West Palm Beach, FL 97
First Place: Atalaya Fest, SC 97
Award of Honor: Boardwalk Art Festival - Va Beach, VA 98, 02
First Place: Pigeon Key Art Fest - Pigeon Key, Fl 02
First Place: Coconut Grove Art Festival - Fl 03