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My most recent work has been with modifying the color schemes of photos. Most of the floral shots come from things I grow in my own garden, an ever-expanding palate. I also make costumes & props for Anime Cosplay, translating from pictures to 3-D & creating my own patterns. All of it calls for much thinking ?outside the box?, using whatever is found in my surroundings, looking at things from a different perspective. The most relevant quote I?ve found recently is this: ?Don?t be surprised if you see me surrounded by complete & utter chaos. It?s where I do my best work.? Unfortunately, it seems to fit.

I?m a self-taught photographer & maker of costumes & props for Anime Cosplay. I?ve been creating since I was a child, always trying some new medium of expression. In high school, as a final project for my senior year art class, I painted my violin case - no, not as a still life .... the outside of it ? something I still have. Some of my influences have been Monet, Peter Max, Escher, & the Art Nouveau movement. I had the privilege of living in Europe for awhile at age 5, & was able to visit many countries, museums, & castles, seeing things that have influenced my entire outlook on life. My creativity was also greatly enabled by 25 years of employment in a custom fiberglass shop.

Costume creation, mostly in the Anime realm
Boating
Gardening
Playing a variety of musical instruments
Vintage rock & folk, Celtic influenced music
Cats
Lotsa other stuff .....