I was born in Reno Nevada. I had my first desire to be an Artists at the age of 4. My Uncle was coloring with me in my coloring book. I remember thinking it was some kind of magic how he could blend colors so gently or harshly to get different looks to his pictures, and I deeply desired to be able to do the same. At the age of 8 I began writing poems, I began doing ‘real’ artwork at the age of 13, encouraged by the art teacher at my junior high, to come after classes and oil paint. Also, I kept at the poetry writing and journalism. I continued art classes through High School, along with drafting. I attended the Academy of Art in San Francisco, to continue art studies. I worked as the Art Director at California Manufacturers Association. I am currently spending my retirement years as a freelance digital artist who writes poetry and prose at times. I hope you will enjoy and share my books