I recieved a BFA from Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY. where I studied Drawing and Painting from

the model with Joe Groel and Printmaking with John Ross.

After graduation, I studied under the tutelage of Michael Aviano in his New York Studio.

In 1989 I applied and recieved a Scholarship to the New York Academy of Figurative Art in New York City.

Stuart Pivar was one of the Founder's and Director at the time and Andy Warhol was on the Board of Directors.

Quite and exciting time at the Academy.

I graduated in 1990 with a MFA from the New York Academy of Art.

Upon gradution, I traveled to France to study with Ted Seth Jacobs and Assistant Tony Ryder.

In the early 90's I started a family and moved to Dutchess County where I became involved in the Community designing

and painting sets for my childrens theater.

I also became one of the sole proprietor's of Front Street Gallery in Patterson, NY.

This is where I began exhibiting and teaching Drawing and Painting professionally.