My roots are in Nashville. I attended the University of South Carolina as well as the University of North Florida. My work has been displayed in private and public collections for decades. I was honored to serve as Artist in Residence in Duval County. I currently work in Riverside's beautiful CoRK Art District. The human experience will not be exhausted by art, no matter how mined or routed. There are many new ways to paint and discover connections. Artists have a purpose. They highlight the beauty in an otherwise ugly world. Truth to me is an artist's interpretation of a lie. People, faces and figures seem to be the focus of my paintings. My paintings are drawn towards people, faces, and the figure because I feel I'm looking for an emotional connection. I also want it to speak about us, our history, and our humor. I will use simple gestures that can be easily recognized, subtle nuances, and body language that is suggestive.