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A fluffy Norwegian Forest cat sleeps peacefully atop a stack of ornate old books next to a steaming cup of tea. Warm golden light from a classic lamp illuminates the cozy scene, suggesting a tranquil, scholarly atmosphere. Perfect for a book nook. Because all you need are books and tea, and a cat, of course.

While I have a bit of education in art, I am mostly an autodidact. My main artist tools are my caffeine-fueled brain and Photoshop, my trusty sidekick. I've been using Photoshop daily since 1993 when version 2.5 was new and exciting. I spent quite a few years restoring and enhancing photographs for people, which was quite rewarding, but not very creative. Now I create art simply because it's who I am. The most important parts of my education have been achieved since I left college and just got on with life. While I went to school for graphic art and design, I learned even more working in the real world. I never stop learning. Every day, I try to learn new things, either about life itself, or how I can be more creative and expressive....