Bio
Born in Washington D.C. in November 1968, and raised for the majority of my life in the Northern Virginia suberb of Burke. I graduated from Lake Braddock Secondary School in 1987.

I can't remember a time when I did not paint. I began selling paintings in 7th Grade. By the time I was a sophomore it was evident that I was headed to art school. I was recruited by the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C., and received my BFA from them in 1992.

I married Krista Trowbridge in 1994. She also modeled for two paintings that are still among my favorites that debuted in my thesis show at the Corcoran.

After a honeymoon in Italy I opened Erickson & Ripper Gallery in Old Town Alexandria with my good friend Jeff Erickson More information is available here

I have two wonderful daughters. They are 4 and 7 years old. Both have taught me a great deal about the true meaning of life. I find myself a better painter both because of the patience kids will demand of you, and the need to paint better and more consistently to provide for them.

I have had numerous shows over the years and am blessed to have a long list of avid collectors. I am in the collections of many corporations and government institutions.

I wish I had more artwork available to exhibit outside from my own galleries in Virginia. This will be my next focus.

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