I have been designing, painting and teaching since 1980.  I have taught at the Society of Decorative Painters (SDP), Heart of Ohio Tole (HOOT) and the Las Vegas Conventions for many years.

I have taught classes in Japan, Germany and Italy.

I received my Certification at the SDP, Kansas City, Convention in 1992.

In 1993, I had a book published, Animal Life-Like PAINTINGS.

Note: I have copies for sale if you would like to purchase one.

In 2007, I was included in Painter’s Quick Reference, Cats & Dogs, published by North Light.

I was married in 1959 and have three children, three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, a Golden
Retriever named Brandy, a Chocolate Lab named OC (for Out of Control) and a black & white cat named Meeko.