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For 20+ years I ran a small design studio that did big-size work. Then I taught design, branding and UX at the Kansas City Art Institute. Most recently I went to work at a large, international digital firm as a Group Creative Director. After all these years and experiences, no matter what I was doing, I have loved it all.

From creative direction, branding, web design, marketing, photography, book design — you name it — it is all a joy

Well, most of the time.

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When I am not working, you can find me on the road, documenting artist-built environments, outsider art and, frankly, anything else that captures my eye.

Things that have to be seen to be believed is where every one of my journeys begin.

Wander: The New home of Detour Art

After traveling the back roads and forgotten two-lane highways for decades — and documenting all along the way — I launched the iOS apps “Best Road Trip Ever!” “Road Trip 66!” and website “Detour Art” to share these amazing places with the wider world.

These digital experiences featured artist-built environments, roadside attractions, historic markers or unusual eateries.

While they are no longer in their original form, I am currently reimagining, reviving and rebuilding everything here. The regional maps include over 10,000 curated sites, so you can enjoy them too.

There is no such thing as fly-over country when you have four wheels on the ground.

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.

— E.B. White