Handpainted fabric, furniture, floorcloths, pillows, ceramics, murals

Early Backround:

Although born in Connecticut (USA), from the age of 10 I lived many years in Spain and England, where I received a British Secondary School education ('O' and 'A' levels).

Undergraduate Education:

1978-1980 Escola Massana: Graphic Design, Barcelona, Spain.

1980-1981 American College: Business; American Literature, Barcelona, Spain.

1984-1985 Reigate School of Art : Calligraphy, Heraldry and Illumination, England.

1985-1988 Middlesex University: Fashion/Textiles (Printed Textiles) B.A.Hons. England.

Practical Design Experience:

1988 to present :

Established a freelance career, working mainly through Interior Design firms, creating murals, floorcloths, handpainted fabrics, furniture, tiles, glassware, and other accessories, including a complete line of handpainted tiles available through high end tile retailers throughout North America.

The photos on view in this web site were selected from the body of custom work comissioned during this period.

Exhibitions:

1988 - House and Garden New Designers Award, and Commendations: (Wall Covering) : London, England.

1988 - IDD Decorex: London, England.

1988 - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida

1989 - "The Embellished Surface" - Selby Gallery: Sarasota, Florida.

1989 - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida.

1990 - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida.

1991 - Florida Dream House: Naples, Florida.

1992 - Florida Dream House: Naples, Florida.

1995- ASID Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida.

1998 - ASID Designer Showcase House: Tampa, Florida.

1999 - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida

2001 - Florida West Coast Symphony Designer Showcase House: Sarasota, Florida

Design Procedure:

Projects begin with an exchange of ideas, in person, or by phone, sometimes with an Interior Designer already on the job, or directly with a client, who may or may not require a designer.

Design elements, colours, and the clients creative vision, are where it all begins; photos of my previous work are an important catalyst.

Back in the studio, I will produce some working drawings and colourways illustrating examples of how I envision the project.

In some cases a fee is charged for these sketches. When the sketches are approved, I schedule the project, subject to a 50% deposit from the client which then confirms my time allocation for the project.