Hello Everyone! I'm new to Granite Falls this year and I am so excited to be here. I grew up in Utah where I had a wonderful english teacher who watched me doodle my way through her class. Instead of getting mad at me, she let me create art based english assignments and enrolled me in studio art I have been married to my beautiful wife for 17 years and have 4 great kids. I attended the University of Utah and received my Masters in fine art. I taught drawing, painting, and design in Utah for several years before moving to Washington. My family and I spend most of our spare time mountain biking, paddle boarding, and relaxing on cold rocky beaches.