I was born in the urban setting of Bridgeport, CT ... Connecticut's biggest city in 1964. The grandchild of Scottish & Irish immigrants, my family had seen many hard times in the old countries. They brought with them great work ethic & came to America with many hopes & dreams. My father followed in his father's footsteps & became a toolmaker, but also inherited great artistic talent. He painted & did portraits, but never considered a career in art, since he worked 60-70 hours a week to provide for the family.

I never actually painted until high school & never really developed, as I was more intrigued by playing drums, chasing girls & having a good time. I'd design fliers for my band & dreamed of one day making it to the big time. I was playing clubs at 17 & continued chasing my dream until just a few years ago. During that time, I became a mechanical draftsman, got married to a beautiful woman, bought a house & became a father.

In 2003, I finally acquired the means to purchase supplies & begin a venture that I've wanted to start for many years. My fingers were itching to create art at any cost. The results speak for themselves. Every day is a new adventure & new experience.