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Joys In The Recent Years
Introduction
I am a technical professional who wanted to become an artist in his middle years. I confess that I had no previous art training except for making papier-mâché boxes in high school!
I learned that the Internet could not teach me what I needed, except perhaps how to take an average travel photo.
After more than 12 years of diligent (albeit part-time) work, I now reflect on the journey and highlight those joys of the path that were important in the development of my art from the camera.
This article is about sharing my experience as I became proficient in the artistic aspects of art from the camera.
Be sure to check out Part One if you haven't ...

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