I've been fascinated by beautiful art since I was a small child. I've always liked to draw and paint, but considered it only a hobby until I reached adulthood. After returning to college to complete my BFA degree, I soon became passionate about the fine art of portrait painting. Combining a love of the oil painting medium with an appreciation for the beauty and complexity of God's special creation, I decided to focus on fine oil portraiture. I have worked hard to master the technical knowledge and skill of the "classical realism" style that has long been established in history.