My interest in art and design began in the early 1980s when the revival of calligraphy came about. My mother had taken a class in calligraphy and I found her calligraphy supplies fascinating.

The following year I learned italics in the classroom and my skills and interest deepened. I have been a student of lettering and typography since. I studied and obtained a degree in Graphic Design, and have been a professional designer and illustrator since 1997.

At present, I am a freelance designer and an adjunct professor of Visual Communications at Highline Community College.