Definition: “A sketch is a rough drawing representing the chief features of an object or scene and often made as a preliminary study or draft.”

I began sketching at a fairly young age, with no thought of continuing with art. I even made a to-scale sketch of Christopher Columbus’ ship, the “Santa Maria.” Sadly, none of my pre-high school art survived to this day.

In spring of 2021, Susan and I had our second shot for the Covid virus. It is my habit to carry envelopes of my various 4 x 6 art prints with me when I go to scheduled appointments, to gift to the staff, if permitted – and I feel so inclined. It brightens up their day and I get the word out about my art and poetry.

In school, we would be required to read the classic poems of earlier periods. I liked a few Robert Frost pieces but none of those instances impacted me enough to where I was interested in reading or writing poetry.

At age seventeen I enrolled at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, CA. (Currently the California College of the Arts - CCA.) My dad was a frustrated artist and wanted to nurture my budding talent, so he pushed for me to attend CCAC.