When I first decided that I had a window of opportunity to take early retirement and leave my "day" job, I signed up for a home study course at Penn Foster in art.  Going to school full time was not an option and I needed some basic training.  This was a good move for me, I learned what I needed and more.

 

My working history has been primarily in the technical field.  I did my time in the Army and used my GI bill to attend Albuquerque TVI for machine trades.  From there I wound up as a mechanical designer and did that for 20+ years until my window opened.

 

I enjoy painting anything that takes my fancy, but I love the local landscapes the most.

 

I work mostly in acrylic but will mix it up a bit depending on the subject.