Born in Parma Ohio, was 1st taught how to draw from my Mother as soon as I could hold a pen, won my 1st art contest in the 2nd grade and pretty much each year after that. Took art in college (Fine Art, Graphic Art, Commercial Art, etc,.. ) Took up raku and sculpture as well. I find myself enjoying all types of art as I like to challenge myself and I love to learn new things. I quit doing art for myself for quite some time; but now I am back. I lost a couple good friends this year (2012) and decided that life was too short to not be doing what I was meant to...more
