I grew up in a small town in North Carolina, one of a family of ten.  My father and one of my brothers dabbled in art but I was the one who embraced it.  I think mostly because if was my way of not getting lost in a family of ten children.  I was an introverted child who was very influenced by things and people who surrounded me.  I remember going out in the woods for hours and drawing.  I had a sense of awe about the most mundane things.

     I moved to Los Angeles, California seeking inspiration for my art.  Eventually, I came to the realization that inspiration comes from within and that there is beauty wherever you are.

     My technique consists of dropping in layers of color and allowing water, pain and paper to perform it's magic with minimal control on my part.  Any control I allow myself to do is toward the end of the paining stage and consists of lifting out highlights, deepening values and adding details.

     I presently spend a great deal of time in my studio and am active in local art association and exhibit in local fairs and galleries.

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