I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Started my art training with a local artist when I was 9 years old and have continued my lessons with many different teachers. Received a B.A. in art at Brooklyn College where I studied with Robert Henry, Jimmy Ernst and Philip Pearlstein. My most intensive training took place at The Art Student's League in New York where I studied with Harvey Dinnerstein - a place and time that I will cherish for awakening my vision. The things I'm drawn to paint are reflections of the real world, from urban landscapes to the human figure.