GKI

As a child I was very athletic-minded and creative, especially with drawing. I can recall at a

very young age being drawn to images that displayed emotion in competition and the

movement of athletes, no matter  what sport. 

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Sports Illustrated was my source of inspiration due to the tremendous imagery that they were able to capture in their photos. This led me to continue playing sports and follow my artistic passion into college, where I played football and studied graphic design. Although my football career ended prematurely due to an injury, my artistic career continued until graduation.

 

While pursuing my degree, one professor recommended I choose another career path outside of the arts. His comment led to a 30-year hiatus. It wasn’t until my children began asking if I could draw for them that my artistic passion was re-ignited. 

 

Although I first started drawing mostly military and superhero themed pieces, my interest and experience with sports art eventually resurfaced. I've always been fascinated with capturing emotion, movement and competition in my pieces. Drawing from my past experiences playing sports, I become emotionally attached to what I create. I've experimented with various mediums and have continued to grow and evolve as an artist. I have also done work with Topps and Upperdeck by contributing to various sets with sketch cards.

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I live in New Jersey with my wife and 2 sons, and have become a huge fan of watching my kids play the sports they love. When not creating art, I work as a job coach guiding young adults with disabilities through the transition to becoming independent and contributing members of their community. I have also survived numerous brain surgeries, which caused a loss of sensation on my entire right side. Artwork was a great tool in my therapy in regaining the use of my right arm. Although I still walk  with a slight limp, my sense of humor and appreciation for life motivates me to continue moving forward.