I’m a freelance artist who does fine art, graphic design, portraits, murals, illustrations, public art and generally anything that’s up my alley, sounds fun or poses a challenge. Commercial clients have included Department 56, Cabela’s, Sacre Bleu wine, Rock the Cause nonprofit, Comet Toys, Creative Screenwriting magazine, the City of St. Paul, The Museum of Russian Art, The Minnesota Museum of Art, DiStilo Gallery and Cardozo Fine Art.
I’ve exhibited my fine art in Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Oregon, Virginia, France, Germany and Bulgaria. I’ve been commissioned for magazine covers, toy box design/illustration, posters, advertisements, portraits, and collaborative projects with fellow artists. I also participated in Saint Paul’s “Tribute to Charles Schulz,” creating the public sculptures, “Gumball Snoopy (2000)” and “Goodtime Charlie’s Got the Blues (2001).”
I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Duluth for undergraduate work and Saint Cloud State University for a Masters degree. I studied with international artist, Jerry Ott, to whom I credit opening my eyes as an artist.