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As a kid growing up in Nashville, I can't remember not drawing. I do remember always loving it. I studied architecture when I started college. After a short time, I decided that what I really wanted to do was draw, so I set my sights on Pratt Institute and New York City, graduating with majors in illustration and graphic design. Work doing editorial illustrations for newspapers, magazines, and corporate clients followed. Because drawing animals fascinates me, I gravitated to the children's market, illustrating (and sometimes writing) picture books, educational publications, posters, and promotional pieces. I also design toys and games, including a set of bird hand puppets that have been featured at the Museum of Modern Art Design Store. In recent years, I've discovered how much I enjoy painting ceramic tiles. I find the the whole process of painting on a bisque surface and having it fired exciting. The results (hopefully) are glossy objects, fun to see and touch. As demand for my tiles grew, I decided to try a new business venture. You can see some recent work on the ceramic tiles page. Most of my inspiration comes from living in New York City. Not that the city appears in each drawing, but it gives an edge to all of my work. When I arrived here, I knew that I was going to stay forever. It is either a romance or a dependency. NYC is hectic, loud, funny, sometimes sad, huge, smart, exasperating, and comforting. All great sources of creative energy. So as long as I can walk the streets or look out my window, I will continue to draw.
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