In my lifetime I have learned that the best way to grow and learn is to share your experiences with others. In order to obtain knowledge I believe one must be able to give freely, which is a simple essence that all true artists do.
I have had many great teachers in my life, including my professors at Ripon College and more recently the University of Wisconsin Madison. I was also greatly influenced by the working with Louise Nevelson and Mark Kostabi in New York City. These teachers and their methods to educate myself has made my life experiences not only as an artist but also as a human being.
As an artist I want to create timelessness, a presence…I approach each piece as if it were a true masterpiece that catches the twinkle in my eye as if it were going to be placed in a museum.