In the 1000 Islands region of New York State, I grew up in a log cabin that was built from the land on which it stood, and was lit by oil lamps and the water was brought in by bucket from a hand pump outside. My family held to an ideal – an adventure – that required a perseverance like nothing I’ve seen since. What I saw growing up has inspired and fueled my own sense of adventure that has lasted until this day.

My time growing up was spent studying and drawing the things I loved and found fascinating. I would muse over all my interests; and draw pictures of them constantly. At a young age I showed a natural artistic ability that has always been a part of me, and it has come out throughout all of my passions and interests my entire life.

These drawings got me into Architecture School. Growing up alongside my father on many building and construction projects, I had also developed a firm understanding of how things work and how things come together. Eventually I learned that designing and creating across all mediums will come out through anything and everything you do, especially if it is a part of who you are.

Playing music in New Orleans became a part of it, too. I've found myself on the stage of many of this city's most iconic clubs and venues and have had the amazing opportunity to play nightly and tour all over the country. The adventure of a lifetime, and I loved every minute of it.

I've found that coming home can mean a lot of things, but most of all it's a state of mind.  The desire to create never goes away, and it's who I am.  Now I would like to give it to the world.