Was always drawing and painting in my youth. Large family, all boys. Degree in Biology (wildlife) and Chemistry (color). Interest in artistic aspects of architecture working in huge hand laid brick sewers of old Chicago. Master masons.
Moved to city of Chicago and was thoroughly immersed in the colors, hard-edges, brickwork and reflections of the swirl of city life. I try to capture the feel with visual memories and composite views.
Kent State University. Biology, Chemistry. Three patents on sewer repair. Specialty coatings, including conductive and explosion proof coatings.