After a career in communications and graphic design, I’ve returned to my roots in fine art. Today, I’m focused on oil painting, with an emphasis on portraits and the people who inspire me.
After a career in communications and graphic design, I’ve returned to my roots in fine art. Today, I’m focused on oil painting, with an emphasis on portraits and the people who inspire me.
After I received a BA in Fine Art from UCLA, I went into communications and graphic design for my career. I spent years working in visual storytelling, marketing, and creative communication, including my most recent role as Director of Marketing, Communications, & Graphic Art at Palm Springs Art Museum.
I got back into oil painting some time ago and have been concentrating mostly on portraits. It’s been a rewarding return to something I’ve always enjoyed, and I’m continuing to explore where painting takes me.
After I received a BA in Fine Art from UCLA, I went into communications and graphic design for my career. I spent years working in visual storytelling, marketing, and creative communication, including my most recent role as Director of Marketing, Communications, & Graphic Art at Palm Springs Art Museum.
I got back into oil painting some time ago and have been concentrating mostly on portraits. It’s been a rewarding return to something I’ve always enjoyed, and I’m continuing to explore where painting takes me.
My professional background has always been connected to the visual arts. From fine art and graphic design to marketing and communications, I’ve enjoyed finding creative ways to tell stories and connect with people.
Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, CA 2017 – 2024
Did graphic design and editorial for all museum marketing and communications including newsletters, member magazine, event invitations, signage, digital outreach, etc.
Freelance, James Patterson BookShots, Hachette Book Group, 2016 – 2017
Co-writer of four novels with noted thriller author James Patterson: Taking the Titanic, Steeplechase, Kill and Tell, and Murder is Forever: Death in Omaha
Marketing Manager, Lonseal, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 2009 to 2016
One-man marketing department for a leading provider of vinyl surfacing for the corporate, transportation, and health sectors.
Consulting Writer/Editor and Graphic Designer, 2008 – 2009
Promax/BDA, Los Angeles, CA, 2005 – 2008
Oversaw the communications/creative services department for a non-profit, member-driven trade association for promotion, marketing, and broadcast design professionals in the electronic media.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, N. Hollywood, CA, 2000 – 2005
Oversaw editorial content and creative direction of all printed materials for the non-profit, member-supported Television Academy, and its activities and events including the annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Promax/BDA, Los Angeles, CA, 1994–1999
Responsible for all publication needs for the non-profit electronic media marketing association.
Los Angeles, CA, 1992–1994
Contributed articles, interviews, and reviews to Los Angeles Reader, Edge, Los Angeles Theatres Magazine, and The Advocate. Provided screenplay coverage for Triad Artists Agency, HBO, and Hollywood Pictures.
I’ve always been fascinated by people, their expressions, and the stories a face can tell. My paintings explore those interests through portraits, studies, and artwork inspired by artists and personalities who have caught my attention. Take a look through my collections and explore the work I’ve created.
