I have lived and worked in the Charleston, South Carolina area as a professional artist/illustrator for over 40 years. I was Born in Florence, South Carolina and spent my formative years in Cary, North Carolina. My father, who was a scientist as well as an accomplished artist himself, was my greatest influence. I attended both Midlands Technical college and Trident Technical College as well the College of Charleston. I am a retired marine biologist with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. I have pursued my artistic interests through my marine biology work as well as a side line. I have worked and studied at the Smithsonian Institute of Natural Science as well. I continue my interest in wildlife and natural science art and photography surrounded by the wonderful natural areas of my Edisto River home in the Low Country of South Carolina.