Ned grew up in Central Florida and had an early interest in art which led him to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at Florida State University. After a detour to Vietnam, courtesy of the Air Force, Ned moved to Atlanta and launched his career first as a package designer, then as an art director at advertising agencies in Atlanta and Charlotte, eventually having his own agency.

Now basically retired on Amelia Island, Ned enjoys the world of "non-commercial" art, painting primarily in oils and acrylics.

There is ample inspiration here on Amelia and travels to Europe which continue to provide a multitude of ideas for Ned's paintings.