I have always loved the challenge of transforming a blank piece of paper into a drawing or painting with meaning and emotional ties to my vision.  The act of creating has been the theme of my life. I was educated at the University of Minnesota in the School of Architecture and Design, a school that stressed DESIGN.  While studying architecture I took art classes, quickly learning there is DESIGN in art as well as architecture.  During my 50 year career as an architect I had to create within the boundaries allowed me by my clients, their budget and Building Codes.  As I earned my living as an architect I continued to paint to enjoy the freedom of making art without the constraints imposed by my profession.

I retired from architecture in 2020 and now concentrate my full time on making and teaching art. My teaching is at the Creative Workshop, part of the  University of Rochester's Memorial Art Gallery. The program runs year -round and offers a wide variety classes including various levels of watercolor and foundational classes.  I am a member of a Co-op gallery in Rochester, NY called Pittsford Fine Art.  my work along with the work of the other members is available on-line via our website -  -https://www.pittsfordfineart.com