Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1942 and moved to California as a young boy.
Began painting at the age of twelve and pursued art training in high school and college.
Completed at Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Chouinard Art Institute in 1968; followed by a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, Redlands.
Following several years as an art teacher, he began full-time studio work in 1981.
Works are included in corporate and private collections world-wide.