I was born in the Midwest at the midpoint of the century to conservative parents that had an educated, tolerant view of the world. Brought up rurally but with a small amount of traveling received an education that was fairly eclectic. When I graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California they wondered when I would come to my senses and get a real job. I never did. Working in the commercial art world has shown me the value of persistence, to benefit my wallet and my heart for over 30 years. I started out in traditional photography until...more