Ever since winning a poster competition for the school fair in third grade, I've been hooked on art and/or it's been hooked on me.

The Visual Arts have taught me new ways to view my surroundings. They have acted as my guide in helping to understand and process the world. Eventually they lead me to graduate with an arts degree from Rutgers University.

Over the years, I have experimented with different subjects and styles. Today, I most enjoy painting animals as my theme. They are a consistent reminder of how much splendor surrounds us. Big, small, hairy or scaly, animals are quintessential images of continuous beauty and perfection. Through painting, I wish to convey some of the joy they give me to you.