I started painting with oils in high school in the 70's, but switched to acrylics after a friend of mine, who is the younger brother of world renowned Southwestern artist, Ted Blaylock, taught me ala his brothers' style.  I never forgot those techniques, and still use them often to this day. My subjects are mostly landscapes, still life and some abstract.  Being a licensed U.S.C.G. boat captain, seascapes are familiar and of particular interest to me.  I try to paint from references that inspire a vision from my heart that I feel my hand can relay (or sometimes not) to the canvas. I grew up in the Midwest, and have also lived in California and Spain.  I first moved to Florida in 1984, and have lived on both coasts.