I can't remember when I didn't want to be creative. I earned my bachelor's in art (painting emphasis) in 1980 at the University of Southern Colorado, where I studied with Lew Tilley, Ed Sajbel, Robert Wands and Orlin Helgoe. I returned to USC and earned a bachelor's in mass communications in 1988. I have found various ways to combine my love for art and language, whether as a graphic designer or writing about local art for the Colorado Springs Independent and Examiner.com. I've also worked my way through various media; currently, I'm concentrating on...more