Not so much starving Artist
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I've been a Portraitist by commission for 32 years and while sometimes i do okay the work is not reliable.
Honestly I really just like steady employment and people.
6 year as a certified Framer for both Hobby Lobby and Michaels before that
12 years in Graphics; programming and operating a CNC then installing on to becoming an Estimator and Purchasing Agent for an Art House then Sign Company respectfully.
5 years of collegiate education in Architecture, Design Communication and Fine Art.
