So, everything I have done and learned over the time has brought me to this point in my life where it is not terribly hard to start over again, because this is not my first rodeo. I’ve been down this road in one way or another. Its just annoying to have to do this with little support. I get just enough support from the people that appreciate my art. I just don’t get it from the people that are close to me. Its not to much of a problem, because I am used to it. but sometimes it would be nice to get a bit of that support that I think would carry me to the next level in my work. I think I would make me even better if someone else besides me would get genuinely excited about my achievements.
So far school has taught me a lot! It has taught me that kids today are so lucky to learn in a environment that supports their goals with the technology, and the open minded teachers and professors that teach using all these modern tools. Even the classes are more open to discussion on modern issues. I’m really enjoying my introduction to digital media class. There are so many creative people there and it really inspires me. There is a certain way of thinking that students today have that makes learning fun to me. Its exciting seeing what new possibilities are out there for everyone. I wish I could fully explain the feeling. The only pitfall I’m having right now is that I’m 50 years old trying to get an education. Sometimes it feels like 17 years were wasted in the military as far as my education goes. I did have opportunities to go to school while active duty, and some soldiers even received their masters. I spent my time trying to be the best Soldier i could be. On the other hand it was some of the best years i have ever had. The friends I made and the Comradery that went with that was something I missed.
I’ve Now been doing caricatures on the weekend and weekdays with online orders for 7 months. It’s had its ups and downs but it continues to fuel my imagination of what could be possible. For now I just really enjoy making people smile, and meeting new faces from different parts of Texas, and the U.S.
Caricatures By A Veteran 