I’ve been teaching martial arts and doing artwork all of my life. From Navy SEALS to children to Olympic Champions I have had the honor of helping people for nearly 45 years. For the first half of my life my art had to take a back seat to the huge workload of international students. But as time has both allowed and forced me to change my priorities I’m able to focus more on my art at last. As a 2d natural media artist all these years, I’ve secretly loved the 3d work I’ve seen but never thought I’d be able to create any myself. But, after a leap of faith, some great instructors, and a little childlike hope, I’m diving headlong into Blender at the age 57. Very hopeful and excited to see what will happen next! Grateful to be here in this brilliant group of talented people and hope to learn as much as I can <3