THE MAN BEHIND THE CANVAS

Give me a vast open horizon — whether over the ocean or in the sky — and I’m exactly where I belong. 

I grew up in northern New Jersey and often spent summer vacations at the Jersey Shore with my family. I learned to swim in the ocean and ride the waves -- first on an inflatable raft, then as I grew older, on a surfboard. That early pull toward water shaped something deep in me; a love of motion, light, and freedom.

 Years later, I earned my pilot’s license and realized that the sky held the same promise as the ocean -- the exhilarating freedom of motion, where wind replaces waves and the horizon stretches endlessly in front of you. 

I also had the good fortune to spend many winter vacations in the Caribbean. My life on the water and my life as an artist naturally merged. The warm natural beauty of a tropical island was calling me to capture that beauty on canvas. The color, clarity, and rhythm of tropical shores transformed my creative focus. 

Place me on a tropical beach with paint brush in my hand and a pina colada nearby and I'm a happy camper.

My painting experience has spanned 30+ years and is inspired by two decades of travel to the Caribbean and countless hours painting on the beach and in my studio. Collectors tell me my paintings bring color, calm, and the spirit of the islands into their homes.

Who Collects My Art?

My paintings have found homes with those who share a deep love for the ocean and tropical life. Homeowners, beach lovers, and fine art enthusiasts across the country tell me how my work adds vibrant color, peacefulness, and a touch of the islands to their spaces.