About

My artistic career grew out of a desire to present a longtime friend and business mentor a drawing of his San Francisco Nob Hill home. Living in Sydney, Australia, at the time, I enrolled in a pencil drawing class. A few lessons later, I was hooked on art for life.

I pursue my passion through studying with accomplished artists and showing up at easel. Working principally from reference photos and memory to create my style of realism. In more recent years, I've been creating sketches en plein air (a French term to describe painting outdoors) to use for larger studio works.

For me, painting and drawing provide a great sense of satisfaction, an escape from day-to-day pressures, and a tangible sense of accomplishment. I know when a viewer says that they can imagine themselves in the painting or wish to visit the scene that I've achieved the sense of realism that I seek. 

I started painting out of interest but now it's my passion.