Born on March 14th, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York.

1947
– Completed academic studies at the New Utrecht High School, entered Brooklyn College.

1951
– Graduated from Brooklyn College in with honors in Art.

1951-1953
– Drafted into the U.S. Army Infantry, stationed in Heilbronn, Germany.

1953
– Honorable discharge from U.S. Army, enrolled in New York University.

1954
– First painting exhibition.

1955
– Graduated from N.Y.U. with Masters in Art Education.

1955-1959
– Teaching art, painting, etching and engraving at Pratt Institute, N.Y., Newark State
College, N.J. (now Keene College), and Woodstock Artist’s Association.

1959
– Married Blanche Lilienblum, toured Europe and lived in Siena, Italy for 1 year.
– First one-man painting exhibit.

1960
– Began teaching art part-time at Brooklyn College, resumed teaching at Pratt Institute and Newark State College.

1965
– Appointed to Brooklyn College faculty.

1966
– Received Painting Award at Berkshire Museum’s 15th Annual Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture.

1972
– Promoted to Full Professor of Art at Brooklyn College.

1975
– Elected Chairman of Art Department, School of General Studies at Brooklyn College.

1983
– Co-director of ‘Brooklyn College in Carrara’ summer exchange program, Italy.

1984
– Co-director of ‘Brooklyn College in Carrara’ summer exchange program, Italy.

1985
– Co-director of ‘Brooklyn College in Italy’ summer exchange program, Pietrasanta, Italy.

1986
– Awarded first university grant in Lithography for Italy.

1987
– Elected Deputy Chairman of Brooklyn College Art Department.
– Awarded second university grant in Lithography for Italy.

1990
– Elected Chairman of Brooklyn College Art Department.
– Appointed Professor Emeritus.

1991
– Retired from teaching at Brooklyn College.