About the Artist

I am a North Carolina artist, born in Charlotte, and I began drawing and painting from the moment I could hold a pencil. I started exhibiting my artwork and winning competitions in elementary school. By the time I was 14 I was painting in oils and experimenting with every sort of medium I could find.

I attended Western Carolina University and received a BFA in fine art in 1996. I have had solo exhibitions in the past but mainly I have been painting commissioned work. I started showing my artwork online a few years ago, and enjoy the direct contact with my customers. It is the wonderful feedback I receive that keeps me motivated.

My artwork is primarily figurative, I paint what I see around me, whether it is religious, political or social issues. This can be disturbing for some, but this is the time we live in and these are the topics we face everyday.

Here we go into a new year and I am very excited about what lays ahead. We must continue to strive for understanding and tolerance for each other, and painting is my small contribution to our world.