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My Father, Great-Grandfather, and Great, Great-Grandmother were artists from whom I still have paintings hanging in my home. Drawing was employed by my parents to keep us kids still when necessary and for "journaling" before I could even write. I draw/paint from memories, thoughts, ideas, and inspirations and what the world looks like to me now as an artist who is blind.
Location
Seattle, WA, United States
Work
For my "day job" I manage a Developmental Disabilities Division County contract to provide employment services to adults with developmental disabilities at "Not-for-profit" agency whose mission is to provide employment opportunities to individuals who are blind, deaf-blind, and blind with other disabilities. IT'S A GREAT JOB!!! AND!... it inspires and funds what I love to do....my "night job", the art.…Read More
Education
B.A. from Central Washington University (degrees in developmental psychology and criminal justice) and M.ed. from University of Washington (special education emphasis)