In 1967, I declared myself an artist after completing Which Road? – a pen and ink drawing. My childhood home inspired me because most of our paintings were created by family members. In 1974, I received a B.S. in Chemistry from UC Riverside. 1976-1978, I was a Peace Corps volunteer teaching Chemistry in Kenya. My watercolor skills improved in Africa as I captured new and exciting subjects. At the end of my assignment, I completed an around-the-world trip by traveling through Asia to San Francisco.

I was now keen to pursue an Art career. I studied illustration at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco and worked as an analytical chemist. Eventually, I was all-in with Chemistry. In 1988, I received a Master’s in Chemistry from San Francisco State University. For the next 24 years, I worked in the analytical chemistry and computer software fields.

In 2013, my cousin and I built an art studio. I seek to improve my observational skills. I tend to dance at the intersection of abstract and figurative art. My ability to visualize abstract concepts enables me to infuse a unique quality to my work.