I was born in Philadelphia and relocated to Sarasota Florida in 1993. I loved Sarasota so much that I stayed here and had the privilege of attending Ringling School of Art and Design. I graduated from the fine arts program with a BFA in 1999. I currently live in Sarasota with my partner Megen and our two beautiful children. My passion for painting and "making things" has been with me for as long as I can remember and everyday that I get to paint is a day for me to celebrate!