My passion is creating art and unlocking creative potential in my students. Through in depth demonstrations, solid foundational technical information, and a focus on the most pertinent concepts I develop individual lesson plans for each student so they can grow specifically in the direction they want their art to flourish. I am a member of many national artist organizations (Oil painters of America, Portrait Society of America, American Impressionist Society) and have recently won recognition as the Arizona Artist Guild artist of the year, the Portrait Artists of Arizona artist of the year, as well as many best in show wins at a variety of ar...