Originally from Gilman, Wisconsin, I worked as a graphic designer in Appleton.  I attended the Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art from 2007 to 2011 where I began the never-ending journey learning to be an oil painter.  I currently live just north of Tomahawk, WI on peaceful Clear Lake with my life partner and muse, Mary K. LaHaie.  I hold a BA in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.

I’ve worked with many established artists including Craig Blietz, Mary Pettis, Frank LaLumia, Ned Mueller, Ken DeWaard, Bonnita Budsyz, Lori Beringer, Bonnie Paruch, Mark Zelten and Mike Capser. 

I am influenced by the work of John Singer Sargent, Anders Zorn, Joaquín Sorrola, George Inness, J. M. W. Turner, Sergei Bongart and Leonardo Da Vinci.

My art has been shown at many Wisconsin shows including the 2013, 2015 and 2017 Birds in Art exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, WI and the 2015 Oil Painters of America (OPA) National Exhibition held in St. Augustine, FL.  In 2018, I was awarded Artist in Residence at both Porcupine State Park and Isle Royale National Park.

I’ve taught a number of drawing and painting classes.