Profile of an Artist

Some people are naturally mechanical, others a knack for numbers or cooking, some can write or have musical abilities. And some, like my friend, Curtis are artists.

Curt Curran recently retired after a career in telecommunications as well as a stint in the Navy. Our paths ran parallel in that regard, and I've considered him a friend for several years.

Curt

Curt discovered his love and skills for drawing as a youngster. He drew ideas from wherever he saw; copying characters from comics, vases, trees, whatever caught his eye. While he never had any formal training beyond a high school art class, he would draw, paint or sketch as a release that provided him balance and peace in his life. Now in retirement, he hopes to be doing more of what he loves.

I asked Curt to share some of his art for this post. It's a combination of sketches, calligraphy and painted wooden eggs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Curtis mentioned that trees have always fascinated him because of their inherent strength and beauty. They adapt to their surroundings, sometimes harsh, but will awaken, with beauty, when the time is right.

We wish Curtis a very happy retirement and hope to see more of his artwork in future posts.