Born and raised in Northern Michigan. My father was a graphic artist, but I was into sports in my High School and College days and had no interest in art when I was younger. Now that I'm older and seem to hurt myself with any sport I decide to take on, I thought I would see if I had any of my fathers talents. I am self taught and love to paint and draw wildlife, but I have been trying still life recently. I am currently in a gallery in my home town of Alpena Michigan and love having people look at what I create. I paint mostly with pastel, but experiment...more