I was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. My passion for art began as a young child, with a complete fascination for color. I use oil as my medium and focus on still lifes, florals, and landscapes. I am a very optimistic, happy person about life, and these aspects are evident in my painting. Today, color seems to be my trademark, and the use of vibrant colors is my calling card. Everything I look at is a potential painting in my mind. I have been teaching oil painting for over three decades and my painting has evolved over this time to reflect my own style that I call classical realism with an impressionistic flair. I love to teach, whether in my studio or by traveling to various locations and conventions throughout the country. As a teacher, I believe an artist should have the ability to work with a variety of subject matter. The brush strokes should convey that excitement which the artist has within.