Born in Polygyro, Chalkidiki in 1957 He studied painting at the Athens School of Fine Arts where he has also been teaching since 1997 as a Professor.He has exhibited in Greece and abroad both solo and in group. In 1994 he received the Grand Prix d’ Alexandrie at Alexandrias’ 18th Biennale. His works are included in many art collections in Greece, Turkey, Belgium, France, Poland, England, Germany, Israel, Denmark and USA