I come from a small town called Estacada, Oregon, nestled in the vast Mount Hood Wilderness. I resided there until the age of 19 when I enlisted in the US Army, serving for a duration of five and a half years. Following my medical discharge caused by unsuccessful sternum, right eardrum and foot surgeries, I permanently relocated to Oklahoma in September 2003.
I have two incredibly intelligent humans I birthed. My adult son is attending machine learning at Atlas (formerly known as Holberton) finishing his last year while working at Bodeans and playing rugby For TRFC. My daughter is a sophomore at Booker T Washington High School in AP classes, band, plays rugby and works with her dad, Woody in the summit building.
The last decade I’ve been on numerous military veteran boards, committees nationally, and even President of an 80 year old veteran entity. With both my children older and venturing away from their mother, I’m finally a full time artist and moving towards helping other outsiders be seen in the art world at the prime old age of 46. When away from my kids and art, I spend time on my scooter while planning my retirement in a few years on my old mountain.
From birth, I was immersed in art due to my mother's genetic artistic talent. Growing up surrounded by art, it became a significant part of my life, even during my time in the military where I incorporated artistic elements into my doodles. Over the years, I have experimented with various art forms and mediums, from traditional techniques, photography to digital art. My artistic journey has been a process of exploration and experimentation, leading me to create captivating and thought-provoking pieces that defy traditional conventions. While I never pursued formal art education, I have drawn inspiration from my surroundings and unified the skills I've acquired to develop my unique artistic style.
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