Thanks

Many individuals have helped and inspired me on my artistic journey, below are just a few. 

Mom and Dad (Judi and Tom) - From the very beginning for providing me a nurturing environment and encouraging me to explore the world and all that it offers.

Beloved Spouse (Monica) - creating a path to for me to explore my art, encouraging me to remain artistically passionate through challenging times, and above all, being a muse that keeps me on this journey.

Katherine Wagner - Providing me opportunities to exhibit my early works and exposing me to the North Texas artistic world which showed me what might be possible with an artistic career.

Robert Milnes - As the UNT College Of Visual Arts and Design, Dean, he showed me that an art education could elevate my creativity.

Karen Milnes - Providing me early inspirational confidence that I could create art that evoked a sense of wonder.

Denise Baxter - UNT College of Visual Arts and Design, Associate Dean, for laying out a path for my art school journey.

Keela Dooley - as my Design 2 instructor and excellent metal artist, she encouraged me to pursue a sculpture art practice.

Andy DeCaen and Christian Fagerlund - as my study abroad instructors and wonderful artists, they introduced me to wonders of Italian art and architecture.

James Thurman - as my Design 2 professor, he showed me that creativity is endless and should be pursued constantly.

Mickey Able - as my art history 

Alicia Eggert

Ana Lorens

Justin Archer

Brook Oliver - for reawakening my interest in ceramics as a medium to explore idea

Kurt 

Dr. Way