While studying at the Central Academy of Commercial Art in Cincinnati, Brian received both Best First Year Student and Best Second Year Student Awards.

After graduation, he went on to a successful career as a Senior Art Director in Chicago and San Francisco, producing award winning television and print advertising. Most notably at Leo Burnett Worldwide, Needham, Harper and Steers, and J. Walter Thompson U.S.A.

Painting professionally for over ten years, Brian has now returned home to his roots in the beautiful Ohio River Valley.

Brian's focus is landscapes, buildings and portraiture.