In a lot of ways my father and I were very much alike, and in others we were very different. Although, the one thing we always had in common was our love for people and photography! My father was the owner of a prominent bar in Akron called The Bucket Shop. Unfortunately, owning and operating The Bucket Shop consumed a lot of his time which allowed less time for us to be together. Although, when there was time it was photography and a camera, along with fishing that always brought my father and I together. My father was an avid photographer, and I believe it was with great pride that he passed on to me everything that he knew about this art. I remember being just 10 years old and shooting weddings with my beloved father. Mom and Dad I AM because you ARE, and because of what you ARE, I am what I have BECOME! I love you both very much, and I would like to dedicate this site to my beloved father in his memory.

I am a graduate from the Kent State University, Kent, Ohio with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art and a Masters of Art in teaching. I am presently an Art teacher at Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio. Outside of my teaching career I am a self-employed professional artist as well involved in commissioned works including, but not limited to: photography, photo restoration and editing, web development, animation, graphic design, sculptures, ceramics, painting (including: murals, portraits, multiple medium types including airbrush) and drawings using several mediums.