Born: August 28, 1978, in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.

Raised: Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, USA. 

High School: Grosse Pointe South, Michigan, 1996. 

Biography:

My Mother was a Ballet dancer/teacher and my Father was a Pilot for the Air National Guard.  I have an older brother and a younger sister, both of whom also attended art school.  I was raised just outside of Detroit, in the suburb of Grosse Pointe Farms, where I was fortunate enough to have had access to an excellent art program at a young age, prior to attending a University. 

In 2003, I received my Bachelors degree in both Architecture and Art from the University of Michigan.  After graduation I interned abroad in Rotterdam, NL, and traveled throughout Europe visiting cities and museums.  Once back in the USA I worked as a carpenter for 2 years in the Dertoit area. 

In 2006, I moved to Chicago for a job at the art & Design company Skyline Design.  In 2007, I lost my job, but decided to press on and pursue my interests in painting.  I'm now entering my 5th year of working in my Chicago studio, just got published in New American Paintings #89, and look forward to what the next year will bring.

EDUCATION:

2003    BS Architecture, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
2003    BA Drawing & Painting, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA 

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, M, USA

SHOWS:

7th annual University of Michigan Chicago Alumni Art Show, Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, 325 W. Huron, Chicago, October 27, 6-9PM.

LUMA auction, (Loyola University Museum of Art, Chicago)

ArtPrize, 2011, Grand Rapids, MI, The BOB.

Featured Artist @ EFFEN Vodka: Art of Design™, Hard Rock Hotel.  The commissioned EFFEN painting will be on tour the rest of the year at upcoming cities across the USA.  Pics from the Chicago event here

515 North State Lobby, Chicago, May-August, 2011

Willis Tower Lobby, Chicago January-May, 2011

5th annual University of Michigan Chicago Alumni Art Show, 2011

515 North State Lobby, Chicago, May-August, 2011

2nd. Fridays, Chicago Arts District - 2007-2010(Current)- CAD

Pilsen East Open House, 2007-2011.

3th annual University of Michigan Chicago Alumni Art Show, 2008

CONNECTING 2008: The 2nd Annual A&D Alumni Show:  *Peoples Choice award winner.  link:  UofM Web page

Il Fiasco, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2008-3/1/2008

"from above" on display at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - 2003-2005.  Link: Events UofM

Detroit show, Detroit, MI - 2004

Michigan modernism show, Southfield Event Center, MI - 2003

Tabor Hill wine & art gallery, Ann Arbor, MI - 2003 (solo)

Media Listings:  Associate Content

Publications:

New American Paintings #89, Midwest edition, The Open Studio Press, pp. 9, 44-47

Packing Town Review, Volume 2, University of Illinois Press, 2010, pp. 151-155

EMPLOYMENT:

2006-2010    Chicago Arts District gallery owner, Studio 206
Located in the South Loop of Chicago, I am a monthly participant in the 2nd. Fridays event held by the Chicago Arts District. 

2006-07    Project Manager, Skyline Design, Chicago, IL
Using my shop experience and background in architecture, I managed, designed and built various projects for a variety of clients(Sara Lee, Office Max, Marriott Time Square, Ravinia Festival and American family Children’s Hospital University of Wisconsin).  Deadlines were always present, and I was constantly multitasking numerous jobs on a daily basis. All my jobs were delivered accurately, on time and within budget.

2004-06    Assistant Carpenter, Kerby carpentry, Grosse Pointe, MI
Gained first hand experience on residential building projects varying from renovations, to framing and finish work. 

2003    Shop Fabricator, Atelier von Lieshout, Rotterdam, Holland
Assisted in designing and building various projects during my internship.

2000-02     Art Staff, Parade Company, Detroit, MI
Using various building techniques, helped design and build floats for the Detroit Thanksgiving day parade.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Computer:
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Illustrator
Other:
Woodworking
Welding
Ceramics
Photography