Artist Bio
I hold a Doctorate in Philosophy from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a Masters Degree in philosophy from SIU-C and English from Eastern Illinois University. I am a 61-year-old survivor of oral cancer living in Danville, Illinois, who suffers significant complications from surgeries and radiation. As I cannot generally attend festivals, I rely on online submissions to showcase my work. I was also once a reporter for the Danville Commercial-News, but my PTSD made it very difficult to write. I took up painting and digital photography to express what I can no longer write about. I taught philosophy for 28 years, 18 of which were full-time, before my inability to swallow or speak for any length of time forced me to retire. In the last few years, I have taught art and film as well.