Artist's Statement
As a Fine Art Photographer, I strive to capture images that will tell a story, find beauty, something strange or unusual. The photograph should convey emotions or expose the viewer to a new experience sometimes discovered in a foreign country or in my own backyard. With the addition of curiosity, knowledge of my craft, imagination and a discerning eye, I hope to make my work memorable.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Photography, Columbia College, Chicago, IL (1969-1973)
Career:
Professional Photographer: Advertising (1972-2019)
Digital Artist 3D Illustration (1984-2015)
Fine Art Photography & Advanced Studio Lighting Teacher (2019-Present)
Exhibitions:
“Rock Stars”, Solo Show, Exposure Gallery, Chicago, IL (1976)
Art Basel Miami, Group Exhibition, Artbox, Miami, FL (2022)
"Stories", Group Exhibition, Decode Gallery, Tucson, AZ (2023)
“As I See It...” Solo Show, Desert Hills Gallery, Green Valley, AZ (01/2024)
"Click" Group Exhibition, Art Center, Highland Park, IL (03/01/2024)
“Petrified Beauty” Solo Show, Agua Caliente Park Gallery, Tucson, AZ (01/2025)
Publications:
“See No Evil” Buddy Rich Album cover
“Mr Musichead” Adrian Belew Album cover
“Jump Chicago” Magazine cover
Avenue M Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Magazine cover
Digital Imaging Magazine “Staying a Head of the Game” Create Something from Nothing
Awards and Honors:
Emerging Artist Award, Columbia College, Chicago, IL (1972)
Top Ten Award, Artbox, Miami, FL (2022)
Skills:
Advanced user of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Luminar Neo & Topaz Studio 2
Experienced in large format printing and digital output
Expert in traditional darkroom techniques