Biography

I was born in 1970 in Bucks County, Pa. Not an entirely unknown area for artists. Its close proximity to New York and Philadelphia made it a creative breeding ground for such artists as Charles Sheeler, Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber, James Michener and even Aaron Siskind for a short time. That was in a time before the rampant development and the destruction of the pastoral farm country that once inhabited the land. A change was in order, so in the early nineties I moved to Gunnison, Colorado for college. I have been here ever since. The open spaces and serenity whenever I'm alone in the mountains help to create a lifestyle that allows me to be the most grounded and explorative I can be. To that end, I spend as much time as I can outside. Whether that be photographing, biking, or wandering around in the woods, it all helps to create a sense of connectedness with the living world that is so lacking in todays culture.

I'm not the most prolific photographer. My negatives can be numbered in the several hundred rather than thousand. Nor do I do the grand landscape even though I live in the middle of it. Its been done to death anyway. I'd rather stay fresh and keep people guessing. It keeps me discovering and learning about my place in life..

With any luck I'll be able to continue to photograph, to grow and to provide viewers a sense of introspection whenever they view my work. Thanks for visiting.

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