Design led me to the Southern California Institute of Architecture (Sci-Arc) in Los Angeles to study after years of working for Santa Barbara and Ojai-based architects. An art-influenced architectural college, Sci-Arc provided a foundation in historical, cultural and sculptural forms as inspiration to create works in two and three dimensions.

I was fortunate at Sci-Arc to study Sumi-e painting with renowned artist Yoshio Ikesaki. In my present work I often pair traditional Sumi-e techniques with unexpected mediums and surfaces such as oils, acrylics, and inks layered over clay, canvas or birch board. Experimentation is key to the evolution of my work as I uncover unique images evoked by an emotional catalyst.