My Story
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain
I was born to create. I was the kid that was always constructing, sketching, modifying – using anything I could to bring my imagination to life. Art runs in the family, therefore much of my talent can be attributed to the creative environment I grew up in. When I wasn’t playing sports, I would draw from photographs in my dad's library of sports books, to the point where I could recreate images from memory.
At age 12, one of my hockey drawings was featured in a Sports Illustrated publication. This accomplishment, paired with a passion for sports and a talent for visual art, solidified my calling to become a professional artist.
Today, I specialize in large scale portraits of athletes, musicians, cultural icons, and historical figures. I am inspired by their fierce dedication to their craft, and the energy and focus it takes to be successful at the highest level. With every piece, my mission is to capture the emotion within the moment, whether that is a touchdown celebration or an acoustic performance.
I am proud to have my work hanging in sports stadiums, restaurants, corporate offices, and the homes of private collectors around the world.
Please use the form below if you are interested in commissioning an original piece of your own or purchasing an available original painting.
Curriculum Vitae
2008 - Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science in Marketing
2019 - Bringing Home the Cup, Angad Arts Hotel, St. Louis, MO
2017 - Vladimir Tarasenko, Enterprise Arena, St. Louis, MO
2016 - A Sum of Parts, St. Louis Artist Guild, St. Louis, MO
2012 - St. Louis in Watercolor, Soulard Coffee Garden, St. Louis, MO
2011 - St. Louis Cardinals World Series, Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
2010 - The First 24, Sven’s Kafé and Gallery, Columbia, MO
2023 - Biennial, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FL
2023 - Salvation Army British Invasion, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL
2023 - Contemporaries, Maison Palmer, West Palm Beach, FL
2023 - Palm Beach Show, Palm Beach Show Group, West Palm Beach, FL
2023 - Ripple, Maison Palmer, West Palm Beach, FL
2022 - Spectrum, Redwood Art Group, Miami, FL
2022 - Restless, Maison Palmer, West Palm Beach, FL
2021 - Musical Masterpieces, Palm Beach Symphony, West Palm Beach, FL
2020 - 42 Doors of Hope, American Cancer Society, St. Louis, MO
2015 - Tranquility, Art Saint Louis, St. Louis, MO
2014 - The Blooming Artists Project, Clayton Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2013 - 33February, Old Orchard Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2013 - 33January, Old Orchard Gallery, St. Louis, MO
2012 - Taste of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis, MO
Green Bay Packers, Green Bay, WI
Andy Cohen, New York, NY
Ashley Longshore, New Orleans, LA
John O’Leary, St. Louis, MO
2023 - “Unique Abilities Create Community Impact,” Palm Beach Society
2023 - "The Palm Beach Show Celebrates 20 Years," Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach, FL
2022 - “It’s Not Just...All About the Benjamins,” Palm Beach Society
2021 - “Tokens and Talent,” John O’Leary Live Inspired Podcast
2020 - “College Golf Fall Preview,” Golf Channel
2020 - “Sun Devil Golf Gets Portraits of Greatness,” ASU Thrive, Tempe, AZ
2020 - “Living St. Louis,” Nine PBS, St. Louis, MO
2019 - “St. Louis artist bleeds blue through his unique paintings,” KSDK Channel 5, St. Louis, MO
2015 - “Bonding Through Art,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, MO
2014 - “About the Artist,” Ladue News Elegant Living, St. Louis, MO
2010 - “The First 24,” Columbia Tribune, Columbia, MO