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Originally from a small farming town in Kansas, I moved to Arizona with my family when I was 13 years old. I now live in a suburb of Phoenix, and have been a professional math, physics, and statistics tutor (college level) since 1990. Though art has always been more than a hobby, it was only 5 or 6 years ago that it became my passion. As you’ve probably deduced from my gallery, my subject matter is usually people, painted in pastel, a medium I’ve used for about 35 years. I’ve sold a few pieces, here and there, but not nearly as many as I‘d like. Any advice that would help me along the road to being a professional artist would be greatly appreciated. I like my day job, but seriously, how many kids dream of being a professional math dork?
Current Residence: Chandler, AZ USA
deviantWEAR sizing preference: large tees, though I ain't a fat guy.
Favourite genre of music: The genre played by the previously mentioned bands.
Favourite photographer: Sorry, I'm clueless.
Favourite style of art: Traditional paintings of people.
Shell of choice: Thin maple shells on drums.
Skin of choice: The next one I have my hands on.
Favourite cartoon character: Betty Rubble was a goddess.
Personal Quote: Play hard, play often.
Current Residence: Chandler, AZ USA
deviantWEAR sizing preference: large tees, though I ain't a fat guy.
Favourite genre of music: The genre played by the previously mentioned bands.
Favourite photographer: Sorry, I'm clueless.
Favourite style of art: Traditional paintings of people.
Shell of choice: Thin maple shells on drums.
Skin of choice: The next one I have my hands on.
Favourite cartoon character: Betty Rubble was a goddess.
Personal Quote: Play hard, play often.
Favourite Visual Artist
Daniel Greene's the man.
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
Porcupine Tree, Dregs, Tull, Tool, . . .
Favourite Writers
Preston and Child, Orson Scott Card, James Lee Burke, . . .
Tools of the Trade
About a million pastels.
Other Interests
Besides painting and drumming, I am a professional math geek.
The more I try to learn eclipse, the more I hate it. DeviantArt apparently wants to attract the casual user, and doesn't care in the least about retaining those who've been here for years. I'm not sure if I'll bother with dA after May 20th. Disapp...
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Thoughts on At the Drop of a Hat
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For the past several years, upon completion of each pastel, I've written at least one thing I learned, relearned, or need to learn, on a piece of paper, and pinned it on the wall above my drawing table. Since becoming active on dA I've expanded on that idea, and have been doing a journal entry after each piece in which I share my thoughts on the painting. I don't have a strict format for these entries; I may discuss the creative process, my materials or techniques, the goals that I met, or failed to meet, etc. I hope to learn and improve as an artist, and as part of that effort I strive to get in touch with whatever I can that will help me
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Just venting a bit ...
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Since this is an art site, I try not to stray too far from that topic in my journal entries, but I'm a little worked up over something, so I'm going to post something I wrote yesterday for my facebook page. Please don't tell me I'm rushing to judgment. I don't want a rush to a trial, but how about a leisurely stroll to an arrest?
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I got home this evening, turned on the TV, channel surfed to FOX news, and was reminded of why I despise Sean Hannity. Much to the delight of Mr. Hannity, it turns out that the police report shows that Ge
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Hiiii! 😁
Thank you soooo much for fav! It's so motivating 🥰 I invite you to check out the rest of my gallery 😊 If you like what you see, I would be very happy if you gave me a watch to show some support!
Thank you once again and have a nice day! 🥰
Thank you for the 
Thank you for the
Thank you for the favorites.
s Greetings and lots of thanks for your continuous support, Dave from Arizona 
Hello hello thanks for the fav !!!
Thanks very much for fave 👍
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