My love of art started at a very early age. The determination to be a self-employed artist has taken me down many different paths from sign painting to illustration and design. I've traveled the country painting restaurant murals and graphics and have had the priviledge of painting murals and decorative art in some of the finest homes in my area of Florida. My interest in decorating has been very helpful in creating art for each specific environment. Many techniques I've used over the years have spilled into my fine art pieces, especially my textured backgrounds.