I was born in Atlantic City, 1948.

Got out of there quick and moved

 to California with my family

when I was just a kid.

From a strong Catholic family,

I was always drawn to the majesty

and artistry of the Church

rather than the religion itself. 

The brilliant colors of California 

agriculture, Missions and 

Mexican heritage transfixed 

me from an early age.

I Joined the Navy in 1966 

and later completed 

a Bachelor of Arts.

I have always been an artist,

but never did much about it 

until age 70.