My artistic vision is to create and publish children's books, particularly beginning reader stories that reveal the beauty of life in all forms, but with emphasis on two areas more than any others. For the first, I am compelled to capture the natural environment as seen through the eyes of a child. I am partial to promote my home state of Florida and its coasts through my illustrations in the books I publish. For many of these images, the scenic majesty of the Gulf Coast and all its bays, rivers and tributaries is absolutely superior. For the second area, however, my experience in art and technology drives me to imagine our future world, again from a child's perspective, elaborated by its people, cultures, architecture, wildlife, and perhaps a few surprises from the past. It is in this second area that I yearn to turn my imagination loose for an unbridled journey. I am a military veteran; having served in the United States Navy and I currently reside in Northwest, Florida - USA with my wife Terri and son Tanis.