Born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, I grew up fly fishing the waters of Lee's Ferry, the San Juan, and Colorado. Becoming obsessed with all things fly fishing, I turned my automotive painting background to airbrushing. As a scholastic gold key art award winner, it only seemed natural to turn my artistic focus toward fly fishing. I believe true art is created by a person with a passion, created by their hands , and their imagination, which is slowly being lost.