ABOUT THE ARTIST I was born in woonsocket, R.I. on march 30, 1948. At 6 months I was abandoned on the doorstep of an orphanage. When it closed a short time later, I was placed in state custody. The state placed me in a foster home where I was abused and neglected for two years. At age 3, I was still unable to stand or walk without help. In 1951 I was placed in a new forter home with the wright family. My health improved quickly and I was adopted by them in 1953.

I attended public schools untill the 10th grade. After school I went to work in a federal employment program for youth, called Neighborhood Youth Corp... I received my G.E.D.in 1970 and enrolled in classes at Johnson & Wales college, where I received an Associates Degree in Business Administration in 1973.

After college, I worked at entry-level management positions untill I was injured in an industrial accident. After three years and 9 surgeries, I returened to college at the Community College of R.I.. I attended classes in the Fine Arts Program, maintaining an "A" average and being placed on the deans list. This allowed me to take several advance classes with the Director of the art department.

The Art While most of my early art work was in Pen & Ink and of historical buildings and landmarks, I also work with acrylic paint, Gouache and acrylic inks, adding my pen & ink detailing. By adding this detailing to my paintings has allowed me to develop a special style of my own, which expresses my love of details.

I have an extensive portfolio of artwork for my customers to view and purchase from. It containes pen & ink drawings of historical building of R.I., Mass., conn., washington D. C. and New York city. I also have drawings of american lighthouses and covered bridges. My paintings include american and world lighthouses,covered bridges, classic fire trucks,classic and hot rod cars, motorcycles,boats, flowers, victorian designs and my own style I called structured abstracts.

Over the next few weeks I plan to upload samples of each style and subject for you to view. I also plan on selling my artwork thought this site.

My Career I have worked as a freelance artist for over 25 years. My consignment work includes private homes, boats, businesses, fire tructs/stations, classic cars and motorcycles.

My art has been displayed at many galleries and locial businesses in R.I. I have participated in group and solo art shows thought out the state. These shows include student show at CCRI, the Wickford art gallery, many V.S.A. of R.I. art shows, Cranston Art Association shows, the Windsor Gallery, A.S. 220 Gallery in Providence, Artist Supply Warehouse in Providence, Designs for Living Gallery, the Cranston Seinor Center "T"s Restaurant in cranston, cranston Public Libaray main branch and the Hope Libaray.

I once also injoyed setting up at outdoor art shows that have included, the Pawtucket Art Show, the Narragansett Art Show,Johnsoton Fall Festivals and the Burrilville Art Show where I received 2nd and 3rd place awards in the Fine Art Category. At this time I am unable to set up at outdoor art shows. My art work can be viewed on artwanted.com under my name. I also plan on having a web site some time befor april 2010. My work can also be viewed in my home art studio in cranston, R.I. by appointment, please call with any questions.

Thank you for your interest in me and my artwork

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