The concept behind the creation of the images shown in this gallery is to educate people to the quality of life as it may or may not pertain to them. We often take for granted the simple things in our everyday life, and then something changes that, sometimes permanently, and then memories is all that is left of the perfect order. As long as I have been able to create, I have explored all types of art, and have found that surrealism is the one avenue of expression that lets me explain feelings, emotional and physical. The viewer becomes immersed into a sort of question and answer period of trying to explain to themselves what it is they are looking at. These images are not created for shock value, they are simply the easiest way for me to describe what I am going through. In the past few years, I have lost 60% of my vision, all feeling in my hands and feet, and have lost most of my teeth. I have NOT lost my will to create, and will continue to create until unable.

Upate: 2005 - To date, I have peripheral neuropothy in all of my limbs leaving me with no feeling in my arms or legs. I have had all of my toes on the right foot removed and the lower portion of my left leg removed. My vision is down to about 33%, and estimates have been made that I will be totally blind within 1-2 years

Update: 2006 - My vision is nearly gone, down to about 20 - 25%, and have gone through 6 artificial limbs. As your residual limb shrinks from loss of fluids etc., you need to upgrade to a newer limb. * If a prosthetic fits correctly, it can be better than the real leg. If it doesn't the pain can be unbearable. Always explain the fit with the prosthetist and discuss the options to getting it correct, after all it is your only way to get around.

I welcome any questions or comments that you may have, and welcome any suggestions for any new art that may created from your personal experiences...questions/comments