artist statement
I am a traditional artist, using the most normal tools of the trade: the pencil, the paper, and the pen. I have dabbled quite a bit in the realm of digital art, but I have always felt that my true calling has rested within the realms of traditional media. I have been drawing traditionally for the past 25 years, and working digitally for nearly 10.

I like the idea of showing off my original work to gain people’s interest in two things: my writing, as well as my artwork. I like to think that presenting as many characters in one image as possible is a way to grab a person’s attention. I also like to make things as colorful as I possibly can, as I have found that this often times works.

bio
. I was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and have lived here for my entire life

. I am still in St. Louis, more specifically, Affton

. Van Gogh for my art love inspiration, Stan Lee for my career idea inspiration, Stephen King for my writing inspiration

. Traditional medium: pencils, pens, paper, colored pencils – these are the materials I have used for my entire life, and I feel the most comfortable with

. I am self-taught

. I have not worked under anyone

. I have won no prizes

. I have sadly not contributed to any exhibitions or collections