Bio

I grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tennessee in a family of what might loosely be referred to as folk artists. From an early age I was instilled with both a sense of imagination and the technical abilities required to solidify my ideas. My interest in the creation of objects and the design of the space that they occupy inspired me to pursue a degree in Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee, where I studied both architecture and sculpture. It was during those years that I began to gain an interest in teaching. While employed as a woodshop technician, I was able to work closely with students on their projects. I not only ensured their safety while working with tools but also guided them in the best methods to use that would enable them to realize their ideas in three-dimensional form. Secondly, and more importantly to my growth as a facilitator for learning, I was given the opportunity to co-teach a class on furniture design. This was challenging because I was required to not only guide a group of students through the process of designing a full scale piece of furniture, but also teach them all of the necessary processes involved in the fabrication of their piece.

After graduating from the University of Tennessee, I accepted a position at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan for graduate study in 3d Design. During this time, I was able to closely focus on honing my technical capabilities and developing my ability to convey my thoughts on art and design in writing. In addition, I facilitated several workshops in which I taught many of the processes involved in 3D design.

Soon after completing graduate school my wife and I moved to Brooklyn, NY. I spent a year working as a Studio Assistant at Jason Miller Studio. I am currently employed part time as an adjunct faculty member at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh while pursuing my own career as a freelance artist and designer.