I live in Tucson, AZ. I grew up all over America and Europe, following my father’s career in the
Army and then my own in the Air Force. I spent my early childhood, 6 to 9 years old in Orleans
France, and my father would take us on weekend trips with readings from the Michelin guide
for information. These trips were to Paris, to the historic sites and to the museums; and trips to
cathedrals like Chartres and Notre Dame. These experiences shaped me and I gained a love of
art and architecture, and a reverence for beauty and order.
I started drawing when I was 13, and have kept at it. I received a BFA (Painting & Drawing) from
North Texas University in 1982. I did not have the courage then to become a “starving artist.”
Instead, I entered the Air Force and flew fighters for 12 years and then did strategy and future
capabilities work. I retired in 2011, and came to Tucson to work at Raytheon as a Sr Program
Mgr. pursuing Advanced Technology programs. I retired in 2022, so here I am finally after 40
years pursuing my calling and passion for art and writing.
My hero as a boy was Leonardo Da Vinci, because he pursued both Art and Science. I have held
a belief since my 20’s that pursuing these very different disciplines, makes for a richer and more
balanced whole. The tension of opposites and their accommodation, merging, and resolution is
a common theme in my work.
My art is a journey of discovery in a partnership with source. I often use what I call an “evolving
design” whereby I do not start with any subject for the piece. I simply draw and solve design
problems as they come up. And I keep an eye out, eventually the subject emerges and I can see
what it is meant to be. Now I am a more intentional and focused on giving the subject support
to be fully recognized and articulated.
My art work is spiritual and I enter it with play, reverence and gratitude for the privilege of
creating.
My heartfelt conviction after producing 200 works – over 55 years is a responsibility to share
my art. I imagine going up to the Pearly Gates, and being met by the attending angel where he
exclaims. “What were you doing with your art?” “It was not meant for you!” “It was meant to
be shared; sorry you have got to go back; this is a do over.”
So, help me evade the do over, and have to come back. Please share in my art as your heart
moves you and your means allows. Thank You.