Born in Melbourne in 1950, I first studied painting privately with Bill Coleman prior to formal art study in the seventies. Gaining a Diploma of Art and Design (Painting) in 1975 from Prahran and a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1977. I then moved to Shepparton to teach art in secondary schools for five years, and on to TAFE Art and Design for a further 25 years. I have shown work in one person exhibitions and numerous group shows. My paintings and prints have been purchased for both private and public collections in Australia and overseas.