Drawing has always been my strongest passion. After many years of working as an illustrator in Los Angeles, New York, and Italy, my style has evolved. As a fine artist. I have returned to drawing my paintings. Inspiration in everyday life, people, structures, and landscapes. Tools used are watercolor crayons/sticks & oil sticks, gouache, egg tempra, oils on canvas, Oleo paper or watercolor paper. Allowing for an immediate avenue of expression, natural freedom. Layers of color buildup bring a depth to each painting. The use of a brush is secondary to drawing with solid colors. Its use is to add more information to the final piece. These tools allow for a drawing/painting expressive style. Materials influence every painting. I continue to sculpt with clay and paper; and to create images with printmaking. The great illustrators turned fine artists, such as Hopper, O’Keeffe, Homer, Benton, Kollwitz, Cadmus, Bellows and others have influenced and inspired.