M1 Painting

Interview questions: Place of birth? St. Louis, Missouri Where did you grow up/live? St. Louis What schools did you go to? St. Louis University, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, School of Visual Art When did you first get interested in art? First started drawing in elementary school. Got serious in high school at trade school enrolled in commercial art. What type of art do you do? Graphic art, Portrait and Figurative painting, Wall Scrolls which are my painted comics on large canvas rolls. How long have you been doing the art you do? I started showing work professionally in the early 90’s. About 30 plus years. What is your favorite medium for your art? Oil Painting Why do you do the art that you do? I always knew I would be making art. That is who I am, an artist. What artist(s) influenced you? I was influenced by my art instructors at school. I also admired comic artist like Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Simon Bisley, Giraud/Moebius, and Frank Frazetta. Do you sell your art or is it just a creative outlet for you? Now I am selling more of my art and doing many commissioned portraits. Besides South Bay Art Association, are there any other artist’s groups that you belong to? East End Arts, Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, Art League of Long Island and Guild Hall What is (are) your favorite artwork(s) that you have done? “The Wall”, “Jam Master J” What are your hobbies/ things you like to do? Play sports and video games. Besides your art, do you work or are you retired? I have been teaching art for 20 plus years.