I was born and live in Carmichael, CA. I'm a
mostly self taught, multi media artist. I studied
painting, drawing, design, and welding at
Sacramento City College and American River
College. Since 2002 I've shown work in solo
and group shows across California and
Arizona. My work has won many awards and
is included in the permanent collections of the
UC Davis Medical Center and the California
Medical Association in Sacramento.
As far back as I can remember I've felt a need to make things; I've never lacked inspiration or drive. My process of making art has evolved to include more chance and experimentation, letting the materials work and using those materials in unconventional ways. Frank Zappa said, "Without deviation, progress is not possible". I try to remember that statement while working, to avoid getting hung up in default modes. Even though I'm collaborating with chance, I still want the work to feel purposeful.
"Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential."
-Bruce Lee
"Press my type on others? Dreadful. Is not my happiness precisely the sight of many who are different?"
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Those two ideas can change the world.
As far back as I can remember I've felt a need to make things; I've never lacked inspiration or drive. My process of making art has evolved to include more chance and experimentation, letting the materials work and using those materials in unconventional ways. Frank Zappa said, "Without deviation, progress is not possible". I try to remember that statement while working, to avoid getting hung up in default modes. Even though I'm collaborating with chance, I still want the work to feel purposeful.
"Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential."
-Bruce Lee
"Press my type on others? Dreadful. Is not my happiness precisely the sight of many who are different?"
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Those two ideas can change the world.
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