Born in the small town of Derry, New Hampshire, the surrounding landscape was permanently embraced at a very young age. A career spanning forty years has involved  performance art, video, painting, printmaking, art instruction and a continued implementation of a large and varied body of work.

He holds a BFA degree in painting and printmaking from the Maryland Institute, College of Art and began his career in the trenches of the publishing industry, working days and painting through the night. As an artist, his passion lies in drawing, an exercise performed every day regardless of time or place. It is an unconscious function of his life, like breathing. His thoughts on his own art convey a profound and abiding respect for the natural world where he draws his inspiration. His work has been included in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and has received many awards in the metropolitan area as well as traveling exhibitions internationally. His life in art extends beyond the studio through his deep commitment to the Salmagundi Club where he served  as  President for six years now enjoying  Emeritus status .