I’ve been a maker since my earliest memories began… dog-pulled carts made from apple crates, forts, weapons, model boats and planes, and carved neckerchief slides were but a few of my creations.

In my teens, I sailed, worked on construction sites, ran cross country, wrestled, raced bicycles, took 900 to 2,500 mile solo bike trips, played trumpet in band and orchestra, and in my spare time cruised Museums and Galleries in nearby New York City.