I am an artist because I was born that way. I create for the love of it, to put out a fire within me, and of course for money. I feel very fortunate that I am able to make a modest living from my art. I live in an old steel town that is currently being resurrected and shaped into a center of arts and entertainment - I am surrounded by dedicated and talented artists here in Youngstown, Ohio U.S.A.I am a multimedia artist - I received my Bachelors of Fine Art from Youngstown State University.