My journey has been a shining example of transformative power of chasing one's dreams. Growing up in San Manuel, Arizona I was fueled by an unrelenting passion to become a renowned Author and Artist. After a rewarding 22-year career in the US Navy I redefined my creativity into carpentry, meticulously crafting toys that spread joy to those around. However, my deepest aspirations remained unrealized until I embarked on a career as an Artist, leveraging realistic coloring books and premium-colored pencils to create breathtaking photo-quality. ultimately, I achieved my goal proving that with unwavering perseverance even the most ambitious dreams can become reality.