Biography
I have been painting professionally since is was 18. My first job was painting rock posters for Bill Graham at the Fillmore West. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara I dedicated my next 36 years to painting murals in California, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey and New York. In 2008, I reproduced a mural (The Forgotten Mural). The original hung at Ellis Island until it was destroyed in 1953. The mural plus 35 portraits of famous immigrants has been touring the U.S. It is currently on display in Albany, GA at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum.
Just completed 2 days of filming on the Forgotten Mural, thanks to Mike Determan and his staff at Backyard Dream. They were able to capture our story and facilitate some great interviews.Also thanks to Tommy Gregors for allowing The Forgotten Mural an indefinite stay at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum in Albany, GA and welcoming Mike to film there. We are looking forward to seeing the finished product next year.In the meantime, I have also been dedicating most of my time to producing a portfolio of canvas and paper works. In recent weeks I have been experimenting with a new style of simplicity, figures in black with a slight bit of color.
If you have a favorite photo and want a painting or pencil sketch of it, email me and I will quote you a reasonable price.
I have been painting professionally since is was 18. My first job was painting rock posters for Bill Graham at the Fillmore West. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara I dedicated my next 36 years to painting murals in California, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey and New York. In 2008, I reproduced a mural (The Forgotten Mural). The original hung at Ellis Island until it was destroyed in 1953. The mural plus 35 portraits of famous immigrants has been touring the U.S. It is currently on display in Albany, GA at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum.
Just completed 2 days of filming on the Forgotten Mural, thanks to Mike Determan and his staff at Backyard Dream. They were able to capture our story and facilitate some great interviews.Also thanks to Tommy Gregors for allowing The Forgotten Mural an indefinite stay at the Thronateeska Heritage Museum in Albany, GA and welcoming Mike to film there. We are looking forward to seeing the finished product next year.In the meantime, I have also been dedicating most of my time to producing a portfolio of canvas and paper works. In recent weeks I have been experimenting with a new style of simplicity, figures in black with a slight bit of color.
If you have a favorite photo and want a painting or pencil sketch of it, email me and I will quote you a reasonable price.
Education
1975 - 1978
University of CA, Santa Barbara,
1973 - 1975
Santa Barbara City College
1972 - 1973
1972-73 Santa Barbara Institute of Art
1975 - 1978
University of CA, Santa Barbara,
1973 - 1975
Santa Barbara City College
1972 - 1973
1972-73 Santa Barbara Institute of Art
Awards
2023
Invitation to display art in Tajikistan Embassy
The State Department have invited me to display 2 paintings through their Art in Embassies Program at the embassy in Tajikistan for 3 years.
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Invitation to display art in Tajikistan Embassy
The State Department have invited me to display 2 paintings through their Art in Embassies Program at the embassy in Tajikistan for 3 years.
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