studied privately with Bob Gerbracht in San Jose, California
and with Maynard Stewart at San Jose State University in
the eighties before moving to New York in 1988. He came to
New York to study at the Art Students League where he studied
with George Passantino and then for many years with Frank Mason.
After a hiatus of eight years, he returned to the League where
he is currently studying with Tom Torak.
Gallery affiliations currently include
Owl 57, Woodmere,
NY and The Art Gallery,
in Stowe, Vermont
"In
my painting I am looking for poetic quality rather than strict realism,
it lies somewhere between Realism and Impressionism. Atmosphere
and expressing a light effect are important considerations in my
painting and I have a great respect for the art of the past from
the 19th century back to the Renaissance, yet at the same time I
strive for a modern sensibility in my painting. In other words,
I have great respect for the old masters and great painting of the
past, yet strive to push forward in this tradition with expressive
use of color and brushwork."