Creating art has always been a part of how I expressed fascination for life around me. Like many, it was doodling on my grade school papers that revealed not only an interest but an innate skill. My inner artist craves to be expressed on a daily basis and over the years I have realized the need to prioritize the practice of simply drawing. As an adult with a family, the quickest thing you learn is the sacrifice of your time. Many professional institutions claim great improvements in skill at a trade for your time. Simply put... practice, practice, practice is the way to get better!
Concluding an interview with former Combat Artist, Michael D. Fay, he left me with this.. "work from life as often as possible". For the quickest improvements, draw daily on purpose.
Having been assigned back to The Basic School, I realize the opportunities simply waiting to be acted on. Getting to guide and witness the array of training that the Marines go through here also presents opportunities to capture/create artwork. Over the coming years, I my hope and efforts will be directed towards creating art while I serve my next set of orders here.
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