I’ve been drawing since I could hold a crayon— but I couldn’t stay inside the lines! So, I improvised – by moving to the margins where I tried to recreate what I saw on the page. By kindergarten I had won a community-wide art contest, and there was no looking back. After decades illustrating for Hallmark and American Greetings, I’ve now spent nearly 30 years as a full-time freelancer. My work spans from editorial and promotional illustration to advertising, portraiture, and commissioned pieces. I specialize in digital and traditional line work with color and texture. When creating personal work— it’s most often in pen and ink, my favorite medium.
Although I’ve been drawing for over 50 years, I’ve never felt tied to a single style. Pen and ink will always hold a special place in my heart and hand, but I let the project lead the way. I’m drawn to any work that challenges me and I enjoy finding the right approach for each.
When I’m not drawing, you’ll usually find me on my bike or with a guitar in hand. These moments help me reset and prepare for wherever the next project might take me.
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1992 Hallmark card inspired by a photo taken by photographer Jim Cozad, as I was painting the scene for a separate project. The painting was ultimately donated to the Kansas City Children’s Hospital. Fun fact: the pooch in the picture played Ruff in the Dennis the Menace movie!
Conceptual piece: The once noble chief contemplates losing the love of his life as he enters his twilight years. Recognized by SILA, Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles 2026
Commissioned piece for noted vintage auto collector, Dan Gentile, from Cleveland, OH to help celebrate his 91st birthday.
Conceptual: Young Native American Girl wearing the traditional We Will Not Be Silenced red hand face paint signifying the abuses Natives experienced during the late 1800s in the US and Canada
Conceptual: Recognized by SILA – Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles, 2025
Conceptual: The main character in this children’s book escapes to his favorite treehouse.