My college art education began at the Kansas City Art Institute, which I have graduated with a BFA in graphic design and illustration in 2000. Afterwards I have moved to Hudson, NY, where I was involved in directorial, design and PR work for the Museum of the Imagination, freelance illustration, as well as apprenticing with Mihail Chemiakin, a renowned Russian painter and sculptor.

As my interest for book arts grew I felt the urge to dedicate myself to more education and see more of the world. I have made my way to London , England and in 2005 have received an MA degree in Communication Design from the Central St. Martins College of Art and Design.

My ideal of an art piece is a well designed publication consisting of masterfully illustrated and laid out printed pages. Thus my strongest interest is in publishing design and illustration. In my work, I rely heavily on pen and ink and printmaking as well as digital media.

My goal and passion lay in mastering drawing skills, producing strong illustrations, well designed books and sharing my knowledge with others. I illustrate, design and print, as well as teach at the Art Institute of California in Santa Monica.