08/26/2022
Living a LIFE is so very different from fighting to stay alive!
In 2018, the right side of my face became paralyzed and 3 different Dr.'s misdiagnosed it as Bell's Palsy. In 2019, I finally met a Dr. who listened to me and sent me to someone who specialized in the circumstances with which I was dealing. After a biopsy, it was determined I had Stage 4A cancer that had invaded the nerves in my face and was moving quickly into my brain. Most people are upset after a cancer diagnosis because it makes them face their mortality. For me, it was mourning the loss of legacy. When I retired in 2014 from my career as a tattoo artist, my goal was to put my college major of photography to use and produce images that would showcase this beautiful country that we have the great fortune to enjoy. The beauty of nature and it's remarkable landscapes held an intense fascination to me and I wanted my legacy to be able to capture as much of the southern Appalachians in fine art photography. Now, I live totally alone and am even more determined to create the legacy I had dreamed of for so many years. To that end, I am leaving aside all the "normal" modes of living and downsizing to a truck with a camper shell for my home and spending the rest of my life LIVING. Just me and my camera in the forests and mountains of the southern Appalachians creating fine art images showcasing the beauty that surrounds us daily and we often fail to even notice. You can share in this legacy by decorating your home with the photography I am producing.
