I’m a “Practical Idealist” at heart. It’s not surprising that this combination creates tension. I suspect this tension has sparked my desire to create visual art throughout my life. I grew up in a family of “do-it-yourselfers”. If we could make it or fix it ourselves, that’s what we did. I was a “kid” artist, enjoyed working with my hands, and liked problem-solving - valuable skills for a practical idealist. I’m also a life-long learner, and enjoy teaching myself new things.