The ability to produce something that provides enjoyment to others is a great motivation in my work and something I strive to achieve. A portion of my artistic education came from family friends who were artists. They taught me perspective and vanishing points, structure and form. My passion moved from a desire for appreciation from others to a desire to excel at artistic expression, especially in the form of realism. I felt I found my calling in life when a friend gave me my first comic book. I drew Superman, Batman and Spider-man and any other comic book superhero I could find. I spent hours meticulously copying the comic book covers and decided that I wanted to draw for the rest of my life. In 1980, I enrolled in the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. By the time I started college, I was anxious to continue growing as an artist and to expand my knowledge of artistic expression. I gained enthusiasm about not only the final product, but also the process of creation. When I graduated from BYU with a degree in Illustration, computer art began to permeate all areas of artistic expression. I was excited to expand my abilities by including digital mediums into my portfolio. I believe my training in illustration provided strength in my digital work. I continue to love creating art no matter the medium and feel satisfaction in a job well done. I believe the principles of design and artistic techniques are valuable, whether the work is a piece of fine art or a corporate website and I remain dedicated to providing quality work.