I received a Master’s of Fine Art degree with a concentration in Printmaking from Eastern Michigan University. I teach part time at local colleges in Dearborn and Ann Arbor Michigan and live in Royal Oak Michigan.

My primary medium is screen printing, also called serigraph. I enjoy the bold colors and offset look that I am able to achieve which draws me to the screen printing process. My editions are kept to a low number to preserve the uniqueness of the image.

Artist's Statement

In my work I try to create a unique sense of color, form and composition. I find interest in the artistic representation and emotion of everyday life, occurrences and actions. I see my art as a reflection of contemporary life, focused on the positive and emotional impact of the viewer.

The subject matter for my work comes from memories, thoughts and ideas that have affected my life and have defined who I am as a person. I hope to convey this in a universal way that is relatable to the viewers own experiences.

I am influenced by Pop and Underground art. Specific influences include the work of Andy Warhol and his use of everyday objects, Roy Lichtenstein’s technique of outlining colors, Robert Rauschenberg’s juxtaposition of different images and ideas in one work, and Larry Rivers’ treatment of subject matter and deliberately unfinished look. Underground artists such as Robert Williams and Robert Crumb have also influenced me by their use of figurative and representational work in order to convey ideas and thoughts.