I was born and raised in southern Wisconsin where I developed a tremendous passion for nature and art. I currently reside in the Naperville, Illinois area and am President of the Plainfield, Illinois Art League and also a member of the Institute of Equine Artists. I recently achieved a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree with a Major in Illustration and emphasis in Scientific Illustration through Northern Illinois University. Previous to completion of this degree, I had obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design through the Milwaukee Area Technical College. My...more