Many worlds...Creative Edges

My career as an Artist has spanned many worlds and creative edges. This is reflected in the evolution of my work as Painter, Multimedia Artist, Web Designer, Program Developer, and Writer.

Perception begins where there is interest...

I believe we perceive that in which we are interested. I am interested in the world around us. How we arrived. Where we are heading. What are the archetypes of this world. Why are we producing these particular archetypes.

I used my training as a traditional artist to step out into the Future. After 12 years as a Painter on the East Coast, I moved to the West Coast to study Computer Art, Animation, Holography, Neon, and the Internet. Along the way, I created the 'Telejectron', a multimedia relaxation chamber and produced TRUE DOODLES, a community art program that helps people release their creative potential. TRUE DOODLES won regional and national awards.

I like to create in many mediums. These include painting, sculpture, illustration, multimedia, writing, design, architecture, dance, and cartooning. My cartoon book FORTUNE KOOKIES is available online through Amazon.com. It can also be purchased at Barnes & Noble and most book stores in the United States. My latest cartoon strip, OVER 80, is whacky and weird. My art has been exhibited in Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia, and New York.

I am currently working on 'Life is A 3 Ring Circus'. These paintings and sculptures represent a visual over-view of world challenges.

Private Collections
The J.H. Johnston Collection, San Diego, CA
Judith Altimira, San Diego, CA
Mario Lara,San Diego, CA
Maria Leslie Georgiou, Encinitas, CA
Sinthia Szato, Laguna Beach, CA
John Houghton, Cardiff, CA
William Burgett, San Diego, CA
Peter Whyte Capozzi, Shelter Island, CA
Dr. Albert A Cutri, San Diego, CA
Shannon L. Bretz, San Diego, CA
Lupe Solis, Pacific Beach, CA
Terry Peiffer, Redondo Beach, CA
Fernando Diaz, San Diego, CA
Sarah Brown, Porrtland, ME
Kim Brown, Dallas, Texas
Hamill's Castle, Mission Beach, CA
Toni Dehn, Sarasota, FLA
Gil Turner Professional Suites, San Diego, CA
Herbert Kahn AIA, Santa Cruz, CA
Paul Nestor, San Diego, CA & Seattle, WA
Design Focus, La Jolla, CA
Alexandra Sokol, Los Angeles, CA
Mrs. Harry Pesin, laJolla, CA
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schwab, Washington, DC
Mr. William Alexander, New York, London
Mr. Sol Richmond, New York City, NY
Ruth Zandman, Tel Aviv, Israel
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Knapp, Philadelphia, Pa
Mrs. Philip Escoll, Philadelphia, Pa
Dr. Helen Segall, Carlisle, PA
Dr. Stanley Segall, Philadelphia, PA
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Reichert, Seattle, WA
Mrs. Ephraim Glassman, New York, NY
Mr. David Yanow, Palm Beach, FLA
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Landau, Philadelphia, PA
Ms. Sally Anne Friel, Sacramento, CA
Mr. Alfredo Costa, San Francisco, CA & Rome, Italy
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Linsellatta, Philadelphia, PA

Education
Bellevue Community College (Computer Art)
San Francisco School of Holography
California College of Arts and Crafts
University of PA
The Barnes Foundation
Pennsylvania State University
Academy of Fine Arts

Teaching
Louden Nelson Community Center
Cabrillo College, Urban Outreach Program The Art of Handmade Paper, Color Theory
Guest Lecturer, University of Santa Cruz

Books
Fortune Kookie
Tango Basement
A Solitary Bird (Novel)
A Solitary Bird (Poetry)

Awards
-Artist-In Communities Grants, California Arts Council, City of Santa Cruz, and the National Endowment for the Arts 1982-85