I was born in Heidelburg Germany. I began painting as a set painter for theatre. I grew my techngues and ideas out of fustration I received from both school and the army, niether of which allowed a great deal of expression or exploration of ideas for me. I love to paint though my love is also in music, and that which creates it. I am married and live with my wife in Baltimore MD. We are both artisans and luthiers.