I am a self taught artist and have been painting professionally since 1988. In the early days I participated in several outdoor art shows in the state of Florida exhibiting watercolors and picking up some awards. From there I moved on to painting wall murals in homes and businesses, while continuing to paint commissions and experimenting with other mediums. I became involved with the local chalk art festivals and worked at Disney MGM Studios during their chalk art Animation Celebration. Most recently I have illustrated a series of children's books called 'The Adventures With Paw Paw' and illustrated a wordless book for the non-profit organization Born 2 Fly. Most of my work is now done in my studio, working in oils and soft pastels. My subject matter centers on Italian scenes, both landscapes and citiescapes and also portraits and figures. Contact me for painting commissions.