· Only person in the United States with a Master of Fine Arts (highest academic degree for studio artists and designers) and · Board Certified by the American Academy of Micropigmentation Certified by the American Academy of Micropigmentation

· Contributing writer, 2 chapters in Micropigmentation, State of the Art, "Color Theory" and "Artistic Technique", authored by ophthalmologist, Charles Zwerling, MD, 2^{nd edition (in press)}

· "AAM Award for Academic Excellence on Board Certification Exam" American Academy of Micropigmentation, 2005

· 9 years of documented study, work, and follow up in scar relaxation and camouflage as well as permanent make up

· 30 years experience and expertise in drawing, painting, and color applications for human figure, anatomical detailing, and facial symmetries

· Teacher of Color Theory, Drawing, Painting and Design at Auburn University and O’More College of Design, Franklin, TN

· International award winning author and illustrator, All Things Bright and Beautiful, C. R. Gibson Co., New York.