Born in Akron, Ohio
Grew up in Tallmadge, a suburb of Akron
I have an older brother Doug and a younger brother David
I started drawing at a early age. I used to copy cartoon strips and later would draw Spiderman and Captain America.
I went to Kent State University and graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design
I worked for Kent State University.
I left Kent State to pursue other professional goals, mainly freelancing.
I’ve done various graphic design projects since, none as rewarding as children’s book illustrating. The reason I like illustrating for children is that you might light a spark in child. You can entertain, educate and tell a story, all in one book. It would certainly be a thrill for a child to say that a book that I illustrated was their favorite.
I now live in Houston, Texas with my son Michael, who is six. I see the joy reading brings to children first hand, Michael has started to read me books this past year, and it’s quite thrilling. I am a freelance graphic designer/illustrator, creating marketing, graphic design and advertising for a variety of clients.