1970

Born in Chicago

1980

Began taking summer classes and weekend classes during the regular school year at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Received Young Artist Studios, Art Institute of Chicago Most Outstanding Young Artist Scholarship Grant.

1984-88

Graduate of Lane Technical High School with a concentration in architecture.

1988

Attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. Studied graphic design and industrial design.

1989

Completed Boot Camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, CA. during the summer.

1991

Marine Corps Reserve Artillery Unit called to active duty in California during the first Gulf War.

1993-95

Graduate of the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Received an Associate Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design.

1994

Exhibition:

American Academy of Art Student Exhibition. Received Faculty First Award for the Edvard Munch Journal

1995

Graphic Designer for Movie Facts, Inc. in Des Plaines, IL.

Rents first art studio in a building on the northside of Chicago. Over 10 other artists also have a studio in that building.

The journey of being an artist begins.

1996

Moves to second art studio in the basement of a corner building on the west side of Chicago. Other artists also have studios.

Attended a lecture given by renowned graphic designer, David Carson at Northwestern University - Chicago Campus.

Publication:

Beckett Magazine Tribute

to Basketball Player, Dennis Rodman

The Worm, mixed-media portrait of Dennis Rodman

is featured along with works of other artists.

Honorable discharge from the Marine Corps Reserves with a rank of corporal.

1997

Graphic Designer for The Pampered Chef, Ltd. in Addison, IL.

1998

< Moves to an apartment /art studio

    in the West Town area of Chicago.

Group Exhibitions:

Kindred Spirit, Waves Apart — Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago Art Exhibition.

9th Annual Around the Coyote Art Festival, Chicago, IL

1999

Group Exhibitions:

10th Annual Around the Coyote Art Festival, Chicago, IL

8th Annual Art Against Aids, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL

2000

 

Trip to Sedona and the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

2001

< Joins The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints.

Group Exhibition:

10th Annual Art Against Aids, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL

2002

 

Group Exhibition:

Spring Sheaths, Dix Art Mix, Chicago, IL

2003

< Trip to New York City.

Group Exhibition:

Lincoln Park Summer Faire, Chicago, IL

2004

Group Exhibition:

Friends of the Arts’ 16th Anniversary Members Show, Chicago, IL

 

Group Exhibition:

11th Annual Art Against Aids, Germania Place,

Chicago, IL

Co-exhibition:

Living in Oblivion, Gerber/Hart Library,

Chicago, IL

Group Exhibition:

Welcome to our little Place ..., Communiity Gallery, Chicago, IL

2005

Solo Exhibition:

Tonight and the Rest of My Life,

Chicago, IL

Group Exhibition:

Art for Charity Days ... Benefiting the Fallen (Veterans),

Chicago, IL

2006

Group Exhibition:

Art Against Aids,

Chicago, IL

Solo Exhibition:

Really All I Meant,

Chicago, IL

Group Exhibition:

You Would Understand,

Chicago, IL

< October Road Trip on The Mother Road: Route 66.

2007

Group Exhibition:

Andersonville Arts Weekend ,

Chicago, IL

2008

Public Art, Group Exhibition: 

Chicago Looks

Chicago, IL

Group Exhibition:

Attainable Art,

Chicago, IL

2009

Upcoming Solo Exhibition: 

Sip Coffee House and Garden

Chicago, IL

Presently

Senior Web Designer for

The Pampered Chef, Ltd. in Addison, IL.

 

The journey continues ...