“All my life I’ve been a very deep thinker even as a child and that has definitely come out of a necessity to understand how to live with my condition. I have congenital 6 muscular dystrophy and it’s been a struggle to stay active in art due to my contractures. However, I find that in the pain there is truth which brings more authenticity to what I do. I am working toward making more artwork and eventually doing exhibitions/ gallery work. I hope to one day have a small group that brings art supplies/lessons to disabled and less fortunate children. As a father and artist I want to give back to the kids because that’s really our future. I think art is a language we all speak but very few of us have the opportunity to learn. Recently I worked with a non profit group called Party for a Cure that helps to bring necessities/ support to those with neuromuscular conditions. I donated a piece of art that brought in $1,400 at their gala charity auction. Now it hangs in someone’s home and serves as a reminder to me that we can always contribute to change in our own ways.”