I suppose you would like to know a little about me. That's fair.

I spent my early years as a professional musician trying to become the next Bob Dylan. That didn't work out too well. Tough business.

I then turned to graphic design. Another tough business. But I haven't done too bad. Without much schooling or a degree, I was able to aquire enough experience to become an instructor at Drexel University in Philadelphia and Burlington County College in New Jersey.

The experience came from work as a headline typographer for Stallone Typography Services in Philadelphia. I set type for advertising agencies and design studios whose clients included The US Army, JC Penney, KitchenAide, Pizz Hut, GMC and many, many others. I learned a lot about type and letterforms which led me to begin freelancing as a hand-lettering and logo artist. I worked closely with John Langdon, who is now internationally known for his stunning ambigram creations.

I once heard the highly regarded lettering artist Gerard Huerta say "lettering people are frustrated illustrators". I love his work but I have to disagree. I have always felt that letterforms and illustration are very closely related. For example, Maxfield Parrish incorporated some absolutely beautiful lettering work in his paintings. Which introduced me to many of the Golden Age illustrators: Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, Parrish, Edward Penfield, Charles Dana Gibson, Arthur Rackham, etc. and I have tried to emulate certain aspects of their work. I am fortunate enough to live in an area where much of their original artwork is convenient for viewing up close and personal.

I use various techniques in my illustration work: colored pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, gouache, graphite, lithographic crayon, marking pens, on various supports and of course, digital media. I'm still experimenting. I hope when my time comes, I'll have the privilege of dropping dead at my drawing board.

I live in relative harmony with my wife and children, one fish and let's see…four, no, five cats. My philosophy: if you don't think too good, don't think too much.