I am originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I grew up painting and drawing in a quiet, southern suburb and spent my days wandering the leafy forests on the banks of the Minnesota river.

The backdrop of my youth.  Black Dog power plant.  Burnsville, MN 2015 — The backdrop of my youth. Black Dog power plant. Burnsville, MN 2015

After high school, I moved to Bozeman, Montana to attend college and, most importantly, to ski. Montana holds a special place in my heart. I spent 7 years exploring the mountains and canyons, scree fields, valleys, rivers, back roads, and far-flung towns.

Revenue Flats, at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains, was one of my favorite places to play in Montana.  In the distance, the Spanish Peaks - Montana 2005 — Revenue Flats, at the base of the Tobacco Root Mountains. In the distance, the Spanish Peaks - Montana 2005

In 2003, I moved to Los Angeles and in 2005, I started an animation & graphic design company, focusing on animation for the entertainment industry.

Now, after 18 years in Los Angeles, my family and I moved to Reno, Nevada.