Education:
San Jose City College    San Jose, CA
       Course: Advanced Perspective Drawing

N.A.S.A.    Mountain View, CA
       Course: Computer Assembly

Columbia Machines Inc.    Vancouver, WA
       Course: Computerized Machinery Technology


Personal History:
       Art was always my favorite course in grade school. I have been drawing with graphite and charcoal for as long as I can remember. I never really thought about drawing for a living, so out of high school I trimmed trees for a couple years, then took a position in a concrete block factory. My ability to read schematics, solder, and create wire harnessing allowed me to be a proficient electro-mechanic. Duties included repair, upgrade, and modify block machines; batching system; air and hydraulic compressors, etc. Within six months I became the senior technician. This eight year venture gave me complete insight as to how computerized machinery operates and how parts can and cannot operate together. This experience has been extremely helpful to inventors when a working prototype has not been constructed, as well as uncovering different possible embodiments of the invention.
       With my passion for art, and my proficiency in computers, I began a career working with a CAD program as an in-house patent drafter for a prominent downtown San Jose firm. In 1992, I started Technographics. I continued as an in-house drafter, and built Technographics at night and weekends. It has been many years since Technographics became full time. Although the company has grown to four patent illustrators, I still examine every single drawing myself before submitting it to you.