I have been drawing and whatnot since I can remember.  Any spot in my school notebooks that didn't have notes were filled with sketches.    I drew mostly from the D&D adventures that my brother ran, as well as the fantasy books I was reading.  I did a few pieces based on Terry Brooks' Shannara series, but focusing on being a nerd, I didn't have much time for art in high school.

When I got to college I dual majored in Computer Science and Art History.  I minored in Studio Art, and took as many art classes as my schedule allowed.  I seemed to be pursuing a career in art or art education, but decided to try graduate school in Computer Science.  I graduated in 2004 with a Master's in CS, but again switched paths and returned to my art interests.  I am now focusing on my 2-D art (mostly charcoal pieces) as well as working hard sculpting new ear designs for the Elves of Aradan side of the business.

I currently live in Nashville, TN with my girlfriend Claire and our dog Molly.  At the age of 25, I still have no idea what I want to do with my life.  For now I'll be traveling around to Faires and Cons, decked out in chain mail and leather armor, and making a living off of my art.  We'll see where things take me in the next few years.  Hopefully one day I can finish this post with what I want to do as a "career," but until then

TO BE CONTINUED...