"I am an American artist recognized as the original lead singer for the rock band ‘Kansas’ and the current singer of ‘Proto Kaw’ the re-formed version of the first ‘Kansas’. I am also known as an artist for my abstract paintings and sculptures that deal with overcoming obstacles in life. I work primarily with acrylics, but incorporate a variety of textures including pastes, clay, EVA foam, wood, paper and metals. I am also a 2022 and 2024 Parade of Hearts Artist and excited about my submission for the 2026 efforts! Much of my art deals with defeating obstacles, specifically cancer with imagery that expresses hope, healing and triumph. Many of my other works include multi-layered fields of color, texture, and patterns inspired by my observations of society and other’s lives and how people respond to their situations with positive energy, spirituality and hope."