{ I CURRENTLY LIVE AND PRODUCE MY ARTWORK }
in my hometown of cincinnati, ohio. my endeavours as a metal artist began in 2003 while working for the united states air force. at that time, i started experimenting with bending, cutting and grinding decorative aluminum panels after designing an experimental electro-polishing fixture.
{ I FIRST EXPLORED MY PASSION } for art after completing high school, enrolling in fine art and art history at the university of cincinnati school of design art architecture and planning. for two years, i focused on abstract oil pastels and interior architecture, after which i transferred to wright state university to study engineering and pursue my technical interests. during my time there, i interned and worked for the united states air force at wright patterson afb, researching superconductivity and thin film coated conductors, and graduated with a b.s. in materials engineering and a m.s. in metallurgical engineering.
after developing { MY FIRST FEW WALL SCULPTURES } from aluminum panels, i began to design free standing sculptures and developed over a dozen unique grind patterns which have become signature characteristics of my work. to add color to my pieces, i experimented with transparent coating to allow my unique grind patterns to be seen through a spectrum of colors. this evolved into the invention of an atomized acrylic painting process for metal, and i remain the only metal artist in the industry with this capability.
i have had much success selling my artwork in { LOCAL, NATIONAL AND CANADIAN GALLERIES.} i have also displayed and sold my work at several art shows and expos, starbucks, a multitude of online virtual galleries and my own personal gallery.
i continue to create original pieces, while constantly reproducing some of my best loved sculptures. in 2007 and 2008 i debuted at the art expo new york, also attending the art expo las veggas in 2008, and at each received excellent reviews. i am always broadening my capabilities and offerings as an artist. { CURRENTLY, I AM IN THE PROCESS OF EXPANDING MY STUDIO } from 1200 to over 3500 sq-ft to accomodate the demand. in addition to my traditional line of work, i also take part in several large scale charity projects and have commissioned monumental designs for multiple corporations and restaurants. most of my work comes as custom orders for large-scale abstract metl wall hanging sculptures, free standing sculptures, special interior metal treatments and company logos.
