After completing his studies in The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, Netherlands he decided to move to Canada with his family, in 1952. He taught History of Art and Oil Painting in Woodstock, Ontario, and contributed to establish the Oxford County Art Association. Later he moved to London, Ontario where he joined the Faculty Staff of the Beal Art School where he taught Printmaking, Oil and Acrylic Painting to many Canadian and foreign students for many decades.
Following his graduation from The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, Netherlands, he chose to relocate to Canada with his family in 1952. He instructed History of Art and Oil Painting in Woodstock, Ontario, and played a role in founding the Oxford County Art Association. Subsequently, he relocated to London, Ontario, where he joined the Beal Art School faculty as a staff member, instructing Printmaking, Oil, and Acrylic Painting to numerous Canadian and foreign students for many years.