John Prine, Mark Knopfler, all the old 60's bands, classical

My favorite contemporary author is James Lee Burke. His characterization is gripping, and his prose so beautiful it brings tears to your eyes. I have read every one of his novels. I also love entertaining reads by Vince Flynn, Nelson DeMille, and others in this genre. Other excellent authors are Jim Harrison and Pat Conroy. I enjoy reading about the brain and about how we learn. Great books that fit this category are Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. Both are fascinating. Finally, the book of all books - the Bible.

I rarely make time to go to the movies. I have loved 'It's a Wonderful Life' for years; the message is so powerful. I also enjoy movies that have beautiful scenery. I am not able to travel very much but am such a visual person that I feast on these kinds of movies.

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I recently retired from a full time career as an English teacher at a charter school here in San Diego County. I am not good at marketing, so Art Calendar is a great resource as I try to learn how to promote my work. My favorite part of the Art Calendar magazine is articles by Jack White; I look forward to each of his wise and inspiring articles.
I have sold paintings, mainly southwestern portraits of Indians which I still love to do. I consider myself a Western artist. I am currently doing commission work, mainly children's portraits. I have worked in most mediums but am currently working mainly in pastel. I have also recently completed a large watercolor and also a small oil painting, so I have been branching out a bit. My subject remains paintings of figures and faces.

football, reading, studying art magazines, warm weather, being outside, ocean

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hiking, walking, reading, road cycling