As a young boy I had a passion for drawing and painting. Growing up in Wisconsin, my Mother  was a big influence on me.  I was encouraged to experiment in different drawing and painting mediums.  In high school I excelled in the field of art. I relished painting and knew that I would someday become an artist. After serving in the military I set aside my interest in art and went to college looking for a career. It took two quarters of college to remind me of my passion. I changed my major and started my journey back to painting. I now reside in the High Desert of Central Oregon.