I grew up in southeast Texas and spent every summer at the beach.  I always loved the beauty of the water and surrounding landscape.  I was  always curious and interested in art even at an early age and never lost that desire to create.  I always was drawn to painting and followed that desire all my life. 

I was born in Beaumont, Texas and spent my early years there.  I graduated from Lamar University in 1970 and began a career working in the industrial opportunities in the area.  Even though I was not actively painting I always had painting in my “back pocket” as this was my first love. 

Gradually as I had more spare time I would paint and take lessons from local artists.  I entered a juried show in Beaumont and won third place for my landscape oil painting.  This piqued my interest that I might have talent so I continued my painting and learning in earnest.    

When I retired and moved to Louisiana, I was able to devote a majority of my time to my art.  I started using acrylic and stuck with it.  I gradually became more involved in the art scene in the area and began entering shows and selling art at local shops.  I am now represented by several galleries.