Born in Meridian, Mississippi, he attended Auburn University, he holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University and a Masters in Architecture and Urban Planning from Princeton University. His award winning work has been included in juried shows across the United States. His work has been included in the Beijing Biennale in 2010 and 2012 and the Shanghai Zhujiajiao International Watercolor Biennial Exhibition in 2010 and 2012. He is a signature member of more than a dozen watercolor societies.