Yavapai Community College - www.yc.edu
Focus in metal sculpting
09/2006 - 12/2007
Mott Community College - www.mcc.edu
Concentration in fine arts
09/1970 - 06/1972
EXPERIENCE
Metal sculptor, self employed
Graphical illustration and head designer at advertising agency, Clever Concepts
Small business owner
Restoration and customizing of motorcycles, hot rods, and classic automobiles: Thumper's Customs
Engine modification and restoration: Hot Rod's and Smoking Hogs
Sign design and creation: American Sign Company
Owner and head instructor in the art of Filipino Modern Arnis: Flint School of Karate
ACHIEVEMENTS
Chosen to exhibit at Art Walk Central, Mt Pleasant, MI, August 2018 three pieces from his Life’s Journey Series.
Asked to present my work in a one-man exhibit, titled Heavy Metal, at Kettering University July 18 - September 14, 2018 in the Humanities Art Center. Displayed 23 sculptures and a variety of art drawings and concept designs.
Chosen to exhibit at Art Reach, Mt Pleasant, MI, April 2018 for their national Climate Change Juried Show. One of three awards given. Awarded Honorable Mention. Toxic Beauty
Requested by Fenton Arts Council to finalize community art project, October, 2017 Butterfly
Exhibited at Flint Festival of Quilts a "quilt of a different fabric" at Knob Hill Bed and Breakfast, October 2017 pieces of my heART #2
Chosen to exhibit at Art Walk Central, Mt Pleasant, MI, September 2017 pieces of my heART #2
Requested to exhibit at Fenton ArtWalk, Fenton MI, July, 2016
Displayed piece at the 19th Annual SAC Member Artist Show, May 2017 pieces of my heART #2
Requested by Dr Iddings, oncologist Genesys/Hurley Cancer Institute, to display sculpture at yearly reunion party at The Flint Institute of Arts, December 2016 Full Bloom
Displayed piece at the 18th Annual SAC Member Artist Show, December 2016 Birth of an Idea
Exhibited at Flint Festival of Quilts a "quilt of a different fabric" at Knob Hill Bed and Breakfast, gave artist talk, September 2016 pieces of my heART
Added to U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) National Artist Registry, which allows work to be considered for federal commissions nationwide.
Chosen to exhibit at Art Walk Central, Mt Pleasant, MI, summer 2016 Bone-ified Flower Child Returns
Exhibited collection of works at Greater Flint Arts Council (GFAC), summer 2016
Requested to exhibit at Fenton ArtWalk, Fenton MI, July, 2016
Shared selected prints, notecards, ceramic tiles of works from collection
One of 48 sculptors chosen to participate in the Marshall M Fredericks Museum Regional Biennial Sculpture Exhibition, summer 2016 Oceanic
Exhibited collection of works at Shiawasee Art Council (SAC), March 2016
Chosen to exhibit at Art Walk Central, Mt Pleasant, MI, August 2015 Sagitta
Commissioned by Dr Iddings, oncologist Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute, for piece to show modern technology at work in curing cancer, December 2015 Robotic Intervention
Commissioned by Dr Robert Goekel DC for piece for his office, September 2015 The Chiropractor
Displayed piece at the 18th Annual SAC Member Artist Show, May 2015 Regret
Displayed piece at the Greater Flint Arts Council Member Artist Show, January 2015 Symphony
Chosen to exhibit at Art Walk Central, Mt Pleasant, MI, summer 2014 Full Bloom
One of 36 sculptors chosen to participate in the Marshall M Fredericks Museum Regional Biennial Sculpture Exhibition summer 2014 Mathematics
Commissioned by Dr Robert Goekel DC for piece for his office, June 2014 The Warrior
Displayed piece at the 17th Annual SAC Member Artist Show, May 2014 Full Bloom
Exhibited collection of works during the Southeastern Michigan LaCasa Annual Garden Tour, summer 2013
Commissioned by Ted Zahrfeld, retired financial advisor, for piece to place at entrance of private Japanese Serenity garden, summer 2013 Ted’s Dragon
Exhibited collection of works during Fenton ArtWalk, Fenton MI, July, 2013
Commissioned by Dr Iddings, oncologist Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute for piece to show victory over cancer, December 2013 Victory
Chosen to exhibit a piece, by Select Bank during ArtPrize 2012 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Placed on tour list of 30 pieces for family by Grand Rapids Children’s Museum Full Bloom
Exhibited collection of works during Fenton ArtWalk, Fenton MI, July, 2012
Sculpture acquired and installed by the city of Yuma, AZ, April, 2012. Speaker at dedication during the celebration called ARTbeat5 in downtown area of Yuma, AZ Spike
First place in a fine arts competition at Harper's Art Gallery, Daytona Beach, FL, summer 2010 Dangerous
Daytona Beach Art League acquired sculpture for permanent display in their sculpture garden. summer 2010 Sun King
Exhibited at Daytona Beach Art League, winter 2010. Larger Than Life
Sculpture on display for a semester at Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ, spring 2009 Wheel Inside the Wheel
One of six winners in sculpture competition for the Art Center in Yuma , AZ autumn 2008. Sculpture on display for a year Spike
Exhibited at Brio Fine Arts Center, Scottsdale, AZ summer 2008 Flower Child
Cover of Threshold Creative Arts Magazine, spring 2008 Dance of the Stingrays