I spent a lot of time drawing as a kid, and it never really stopped. Right out of high school I joined the Marine Corps, where I learned how to be fully committed to getting the job done. We rarely had free time, but when we did I was drawing. As I was getting my BA in Philosophy at California State University, Chico, I found myself withdrawing from the crowds to spend quality time with my paints and pencils. Later I studied art, also at Chico State, and learned how to dedicate myself to this path. Being an artist is a lifetime...more