Art is my second career. I received my first degree in chemistry from the University of Michigan and worked as an organic chemist for over fifteen years. In 2000 I decided to completely change direction and went back to school for a second degree in fine art and graphic design from Portland State University. I feel that my background in chemistry has helped define who I am as an artist. I am fascinated by materials, shape, and form. I work primarily in Oil paint, although I also dabble with photography. Summers you can find me showing and...more
