1979
I grew up on the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. I could say that I’m a painter, graphic designer, photographer, or coder, but really I’m just a person who loves to create. I don’t much care what the medium is as long as the goal is to create something complete, well-thought out, and aesthetically pleasing. When I’m not working, I enjoy travelling, exercising, great food and meeting new people.
1997
My first photorealistic portrait was inspired by the tragic passing of Princess Diana. Using a newspaper clipping of Princess Diana’s photograph, I labored intensely trying to capture the essence of her likeness. Although I had a great passion for art before this moment, it turned out so well that I decided to get serious about becoming an artist.
1998
After graduating from high school, I enrolled in the printing technology program at the John S. Donaldson Technical Institute in Trinidad. To gain experience in the industry I worked as a printing press operator at a local firm in the evenings.
2002
Following my printing technology certification, I enrolled in the Visual Arts program at the University of the West Indies. While pursuing my BA in visual arts I also took part in several art exhibitions, was commissioned to do a painting for the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, and designed the first mural to be placed on the campus.
2006
After completing my BA I worked at TV-6 News as a graphic artist for live television programming.
2007
In 2007 I moved to the US to begin the MFA program in Design and Painting at the University of Arkansas. I worked as a drawing instructor for three years at the college and was introduced to the hog craze and woo pig sooie chants.
2010
In November of 2010 I moved from Arkansas to Texas to work as a graphic artist, digital painter and website accounts manager at Life Line Studios.
2012
I moved to Kansas to live closer to family and continue work as a Graphic Designer. I'm currently the Associate Professor of Web & Interactive Media at the Pittsburg State University. Guiding students in the development and design skills needed to create engaging online user experiences. My wife and I enjoy spending time with family and taking part in community events.
