I began my career as an illustrator like many do-- crayoning on walls. Back then it was considered a bad habit, now I get paid for it. In fact, I've somehow managed to doodle my way into a great career. That's me on the right; although I'm a little older now, I'm not much taller, oddly enough.

While I now live in the United States, I spent most of my life in Montreal. That's Mo-ray-al, if you wanna sound French. I happen to like snow, so it worked out well. (No, I did not bring all the snow with me, although that's what my neighbors keep tellin' me.) And I don't know
how to drive a dog-sled, though I can "parlez-vous."

In Montreal, I went to art school, which was great because homework consisted of nude models and makin' a mess. Something I don't do anymore, 'cause it's my house now. Mom said I'd probably starve, but I didn't: you can eat most of the "still life's." I graduated with my B.F.A., a much larger box of crayons, and a big black portfolio to drag around.

Fortunately I didn't have to carry that thing around too long. Pretty soon I was working full-time doing graphics and illustration. My art is hanging in all the best malls across the country. Hey, getting paid to draw all day is not a bad deal. I used to think someone was going to poke me awake and I'd actually be a telemarketer.

I worked as an Art Director and V.P. with an ad agency for a while. The "ad" stands for adrenaline. This was where I learned "work week" means 80 hours, budgets are usually less than anything you quote, money really does trickle in, and art directors must provide clients with free psychotherapy at each meeting. All this helped me start my own business a few years later and it now takes a whole lot to get my knickers in a twist.

Joining the ranks of self-employed in 1990, I have never looked back. I happen to like commuting in my slippers. I've had some great exposure (for my art) and business seems to just keep growing. As I began doing more illustration assignments from the U.S., I decided to go to Syracuse for an M.A. in illustration. It helped me focus my direction and get a better handle on the U.S. market. As a bonus, I met some weird new friends just like me. That made my big move to America much easier.

So here I am in the U.S.A. doodling frantically. I've moved around a bit, tried out a couple of States for size, worked on about 30 kids books and more magazines than you can shake a stick at. (Though why anyone wants to shake a stick is beyond me). Havin' more fun than should be legal. I hope ya like my art and this dandy website. Drop me a line, and let me know.