Whenever possible, I paint from life.  I have developed my artistic skills by constant observation, by studying the masters, and by painting for myself and for exhibitions. I have illustrated for musicals such as Showboat on Broadway, for magazines such as Smithsonian and for many book covers and children’s books.

Recent commissions include a permanent installation of my paintings as a mural in a new National Park Service national monument. I have painted in support of historic preservation efforts and have also had many portrait commissions.

My wife Alice and I live in Larkspur, California. We have a son Tyler and daughter Catherine.