I am originally from Saginaw, Michigan.  I have also lived in Montana, Tennessee and Florida but now call Seattle, Washington home.  I live with my partner and best friend Jeffrey.  We have been together since 2005. 

I graduated from Central Michigan University with a BS in sociology and have held a wide variety of occupations.  My favorite vocation that I have held is being a teacher in Memphis, Tennessee.  I also attended Montana State University for a brief period.

I have two children.  My son is a Marine and my daughter is an entrepreneur and mom.  They are total opposites of one another and the diversity pleases me.  

I began painting during the Spring of 2009 and have found it increasingly therapeutic and enjoyable.   I have never taken a single art lesson and have only appreciated art as a casual observer until I began painting.  I am not exactly sure of what classifies one as an artist, but I do enjoy the process of creation more and more every day.  It is thrilling to be able to improve and grow as a developing "explorer" and I hope that I never get "good enough" to end that growth process.  Not to worry, I won't.  Nobody ever does. 

When I began painting, I bought a single canvas, a couple of brushes, and a handful of paint.  I have been hooked ever since.  That first painting was actually completed with a maxi-pad as I did not have adequate supplies. 

For me, art is about storytelling, and I do love to tell stories.  With paintings, stories are very collaborative.  I would never insist on reinforcing a story to the point of ignoring someone else's story.   

In the art world, I am primarily interested in painting and to this point I have only used acrylics.  I find that the forgiveness of acrylic paint creates a perfect complement to my both emerging style and developing expression.  Pop art is a major interest for me, but I find that I enjoy exploring the collaboration of both modern and classical styles.  I have been creating some mixed media pieces as well.  I have not yet determined my style yet and do not feel a desire to close myself in creatively at this point.

Major influences in my life have come from a wide spectrum of individuals.  Gandhi, Madonna, Salvador Dali, Picasso, Gustav Klimt, Walt Disney, and Herb Ritts are just a few.  I also find that less famous people can serve as inspiration to a developing artist.  These people are all around me every day.

This site was designed with the intention of sharing my artwork and maybe a little bit of the creative process as well.  I see this website as a "love journey", cataloging my passion for painting and my search for creativity.  I thought it would be fun to narrate a bit but do not feel directed to listen to my endless babble. 

I hope that you enjoy the art and accept it in the love that it was created.

Sullivan (Tito)