Biography

Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Howard High School Diploma; Tennessee State University, Bachelor Science Degree and graduate studies, Nashville, Tennessee; Wright State University, Fairborn, Ohio; United States Armed Forces Institute; Veteran of United States Air and Tennessee Air National Guard; Instructor and teacher replacement in Art and Industrial Art, Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee, K-12; Recertification courses at Nashville State Technical Institute.  Freelance artist; seller and distributor of many commemorative items on request at local and national levels, in honor of two historically black universities (Tennessee State University & Fisk University). Certified Art Instructor; replacement and substitute art teacher for Chattanooga Public School System.

"I define art as any form of expression or impression, and my surrealistic and realistic approach along with art fundamentals are interdisciplinary. My dichotomy, coupled with educational images within the composition itself, has motivated many young students and adults. They combine principles of art by creating hidden positive subliminal images while introducing ideas that foster growth and self-confidence."