I was educated as a geologist at San Diego State University and graduated from the class of 1986. My professional life includes work in the field of geology performing geotechnical work and environmental cleanup work. My passion has included exploring the many geologic wonders of the western United States with my family and fellow geologist friends over the past decades. I am inspired to attempt to capture some of these beautiful vistas in paintings as long as there is some geology in the picture. Picture with my wonderful wife Marta and Belle the rockhound. Now focused on paintings of the wonderful landscapes in Arizona.