I am a primarily self taught artist, having learned most of what I know by studying the works and notes of old and modern masters. In my studies of the old masters, I developed a strong appreciation for the art of portraiture. Something I enjoy most about viewing a portrait that was painted or drawn by a skilled artist is that one can almost feel the personality and spirit of the subject. It seems that the time, energy, thought and care put into a portrait adds something to the work that can not only be seen, but felt.