About

Greetings!

I am a visual artist. If I had to describe myself in simple terms, that would be it. The creative process is part of what drives me and who I am.

I truly strive to keep myself well-rounded and always on top of the latest technology and programs that drive the multimedia design industry.

Professional . . .

I have been a multimedia designer and manager in the Washington D.C. area for over 14 years – the most recent position as Lead Creative Designer at the corporate headquarters of Exelis, an aerospace and defense contractor based in McLean, VA. I also have industry and management experience in other fields, among them; Poplar Forest Golf Course and Starbucks Corporation. I currently own and operate a small LLC., and am the co-owner of a small DC Metro-based Inc.

I hold a B.F.A in Art & Visual Technology from George Mason University, Cum Laude; and an A.A.S. in Communication Design from Central Virginia Community College, Magna Cum Laude.

Personal. . .

Growing up as the proud son of a Military Intelligence Officer, I have had the incredible opportunity of living in Europe for 6 years. It was there where I began collecting rich experiences that would not only influence myself as a designer, but as a person as well.

I still love to travel whenever the opportunity affords itself, and among other things, I also enjoy golfing, playing blues harmonica, creating artwork for an upcoming gallery show, and spending quality time with family and friends.

 
It’s not about ideas, it’s about making ideas happen . . .  

Artist . . .

I like to think of my style as a sort of dynamic flow, with a solid foundation, yet easily adaptable to fit a particular situation or project as called for. I constantly study the world around me, in hopes of gaining a better understanding of how I can become a better visual artist, and continually strive to push my art concepts and ideas through creative imagery, technique and style.

I am actively involved in the art community, and have showcased or participated in over 75 shows and events over the past 10 years. I also make appearances as an art instructor in the area, and was recently featured in a spotlight article by the Washington Post for art workshops I’ve taught in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington D.C.

Some of the specific galleries I’ve showcased my work include:

  • The Corcoran Gallery of Art
  • Smithsonian Folklife Festival
  • Art Whino
  • The Arlington Arts Center
  • Artomatic
  • Strychnin Gallery (Berlin)
  • Maison des Métallos (Paris)
  • The Fridge
  • DB5K Gallery
  • Heineman Myers Contemporary Art
  • Longview Gallery

My freelance artwork endeavors have allowed me to travel the country, working for, and collaborating on projects for numerous entities including:

  • DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
  • Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
  • Georgetown University
  • Lululemon Athletica
  • Chase Bank
  • MTV
  • Powerade
  • Red Bull Energy Drink
  • Scion
  • Verizon Wireless
  • Virgin Mobile
  • The University of Virginia