1979 | Born in Saint Paul Minnesota

1999 | Hired as an Architectural Drafter directly out of school.

2008 | Self Employed in Architectural Drafting.

2012 | First visit to Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

2012 | First attempt @ oil painting

Born in 1979 - Saint Paul Minnesota

Entered into the work force - Architectural Drafter - Age 19

Became self-employed in 2008 - Age 28

Visited Minneapolis Institute of Arts - Rembrandt Exhibit - Age 32

Began painting in 2012 - Age 32

Began Firefighter/EMT side job - Age 39

Also dabbled in: Photography, Audio Engineering, Piano Tuning, Hockey, Jiu Jitsu, Beekeeping, Beer brewing, Soap Making,