My photos: I get requests for my picture to be posted, and although I do post some, I don't share the entirety of me in any of them. I have my reasons for that, and that will probably not change. My decisions as such are rarely negotiable. Those of you that are interested in my work either accept that or you don't. These reasons include, that although, I've experienced wonderful artists, creative and caring people on the web, I've also experienced misleading and ill people on the web as well. 

I am interested in expanding as an artist, in turn that will help expand me as a human being.  I am a person the same as anyone and I like to do everyday things, however, I do not share my general interests with the general public. 

If you are interested in my creative self, the following contains some faqs and answers, to some of the questions I've been asked:

When did I start writing poetry?

I began writing poetry when I was about 12 years old.

When did I start writing music/songs?

My father played acoustic guitar.  He aspired to be a country/western, musician/songwriter.  Much of my childhood was spent listening, singing along and understanding my father as an artist.  Off and on, I would sing with him in public, but nothing high profile. He wanted me to learn guitar and tried to teach me when I was little, but it was too big and I was too small.  Then, later I took band, playing clarinet, but was always fascinated with the piano.  At an old job of mine-I inherited an upright antique piano. I learned how to play somewhat but was never motivated enough. I began taking up piano more seriously 5 years ago, to play music with a friend, and found myself wanting more out of myself.

What inspires me?

Life in general leaves a lot of questions, not many answers.  I listen to music, I read poetry and explore artistic avenues to better my insight overall.  When something affects me, I want to express it. I do that now with either poetry or music depending on how I'm affected.  I also do charcoal/chalk drawings now and then when I feel a visual will better express how I feel.

What do you want out of your poetry and music?

I want self fullfillment and exploration. Nothing more. I've published a book and received my royalties, but my goal was to publish a book of my poetry before I die.  I did that.  Music has been in my life for as long as I remember and in so many ways. My first goal was to be comfortable playing piano. I am. I do not consider myself a great pianist, but I enjoy writing melodies and music. My goal with music is to become comfortable with every aspect of it before I die (e.g., theory, piano, guitar, bass, recording, mixing, producing for myself, vocals/singing, lyrics and meter). 

A question I get time and again is, why are you mysterious?

I'm not. I'm private, generally quiet, I don't like to waste my time, and I have many projects that I enjoy doing.  My goal really isn't to be mysterious.

I hope that answers some questions.

Thanks.