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I studied art and philosophy at Clemson University, where I graduated cum laude in 2005.  I got involved with the visual arts in 2001 and discovered my affection for color, texture, and painting in 2002.  I began doing freelance web design & development in 2004, and since 2006 that been my primary source of income.  Presently, I am active as a painter, somewhat active as a photographer, and nostalgic about thrown pottery. ------ When people ask me what "I do," I typically try to minimize my career.  There is a part of me that delights in flustering expectations, so when someone asks me what I do, I prefer to wiggle a bit and center my ident

I think there is a part of every introvert that aspires to mystery.  If you will allow me to generalize, I think we are drawn to the idea of not being fully known.  Even in the presence of those dearest to us - those who may even grasp our own personal dynamic to an extent that we might find shocking, we still treasure the notion that there will always remain some parts of us that are as yet unrevealed – a notion often paradoxically accompanied by a volcanic desire to be deeply, intimately known. I feel this to a great degree.  Fortunately for me, John writes in the Bible that we must diminish so that Jesus may become greater – Him

An artist recently wrote me a note and asked "What do you believe about God?" Below is my brief response. God is about freedom on every scale. Huge stuff and small stuff. Thinking things are really important that actually aren't important at all. Thinking things are satisfying that keep you from the stuff in life that really satisfies. Dependence. Wrapping up our identity in things that are poisonous but continually entice us. Worry. Anxiety. Stress. Death. Freedom to die your hair blue. Freedom to dance until your cheeks cramp up from smiling too much. Freedom to celebrate small things like a child might. Freedom from fear. Freedom to perce