Born in Lawrence in the early 50’s I currently live and draw in New Hampshire. I started studying art at the age of seven and the passion has never left. I enjoy working in pastels, graphite and colored pencils. I like to concentrate on Genre, Landscapes and Portraits. I like my work to capture a fond memory or tell a story. I don’t set out to produce art about any given subject. During research and production new areas of interest arise and lead to the next body of work. As I progressed with my artwork, I have the urge to expand on the themes of the stories I tell, beyond conveying only beauty. I wanted to convey drama, mystique, hardship, sometimes even sadness. To know when to apply which idea, one needs to understand the types of light and the potential of each type of light for communicating stories and for creating a mood.