As a native of South Miami, I've spent much of my life exploring alone, on or around the water. Those elemental moments of sky and water -- and the edges between -- form the foundation for my exploration as a painter as well. A constant fascination with expressive composition and my deep respect for light, attempt to say as much about the way a place feels, as the way it looks. These coastal roots and a lifetime designing in a broad range of mediums, drive paintings that I hope push new views of both the expanse and the detail of the coastal landscape.
Most often referenced as "interpretive" I'll easily departs to explore more abstract or distant characters... usually returning once again to rest comfortably at home. My art is a collection of personal views associated with those experiences -- in life and in paint -- easy departure... and constant return from open exploration to known edges and more familiar horizons.

My undergraduate and graduate education came in Architecture from Auburn University and I've spent a 30 year professional career as an architect, graphic designer, visual communication strategist, and corporate communication consultant. I've been painting and drawing since childhood, and am fortunate to have work hanging in private and corporate collections from Seattle to the Bahamas.
I currently work from studios in Atlanta, Georgia and Blue Mountain Beach in Northwest Florida, and am represented by:
... Huff Harrington Fine Art, in Atlanta,Georgia
...Jules Place, in Boston, Massachusetts
... the Addison Gallery, in Boca Raton, Florida and
... Niche in Charleston, South Carolina.
Upcoming shows include:
"Perspectives"
... a group show at Jukes Place in Boston, Massachusetts. Opening January 19, 2012
I support - and serve on the board of - The Hambidge Center, a 75 year old creative residency program located in Northeast Georgia.

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