BIO

Born in Okinawa, Japan in 1967 the ocean left an enduring influence on my creativity.
I credit my mother, Tomiko, for introducing me to art. She spent a lot of time teaching me to draw when I was a child.
In 1973 our family moved to the United States. There my father’s love of scuba diving continued my exposure to the ocean. Certified as a scuba diver at age 13 I saw amazing ocean creatures. I was impressed with the patterns and colors of corals, shells, and fish.
My passion for art continued and I received a 3 year fine arts scholarship at the Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1992. My focus was primarily on drawing, painting, and sculpture. At the time realism was my forte.
In 1996 my first son was born and I left art school to pursue a career in commercial art. I began producing giant three dimensional sculptures for night clubs, raves, and other special events. As my client base grew I migrated towards large scale replicas of well-known characters and products for advertising agencies and businesses. My work has been featured in everything from billboards, trade shows, concerts, and television commercials.
Now, after more than 30 years as a commercial sculptor, I am using these materials and processes to create organic, abstract sculptures that draw from my love of natural forms, textures, and colors. My goal is to create shapes that resonate instinctively with the viewer.