Born in Davenport Iowa, oldest of 12 children ,moved to California in 1977. I have always drawn caricatures and illustrations for cards and live events ,since the birth of my grandson "Keegan" I have written 3 childrens books,"I EAT WITH A FORK"...."I POOP IN MY PANTS"...and " WHY DO I HAVE TO GET DRESSED ?" I have also done many kinetic and stationary sculpture I currently reside ,with my wife in Oceanside CA,