Family: My wife and I share our house with 5 animal companions (1 dog and 4 cats - all rescued).
Education: BA and MA degrees in Art Education, with certification in Administration and Supervision from
The University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Professional Experience: 30 years - Classroom Art Teacher in Florida and North Carolina
2 years - District Art Specialist - Volusia County Schools, Florida
3 semesters - Adjunct Art Instructor - Caldwell Community College & T.I.
Publications: 14 Articles published in School Arts Magazine (National Publication)
18 Tutorials (mostly photography and Photoshop CC related) on YouTube
My tutorial on Simple 2-D Animation, using Photoshop CC, has more than 384,000 views.
3-Slide shows on YouTube
Numerous photos published in the Lenoir News-Topic.
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Honors and Awards: Numerous art awards for my artwork (mainly photography) in Florida.
I'm pleased to say that my art students also did well in art competitions,
frequently winning awards.
Teacher of the Year - Lake Gibson Middle School - 1976
Recent Awards: 2nd place - Ink Stippled Drawing- ----------------------------- Caldwell Arts Council, 2008
2nd place in Enhanced -"Exposures" Photo. Competition------Caldwell Arts Council, 2012
Exhibited my photography, as Part of Juried Group Show-----Caldwell Arts Council, 2012
1st Place in Enhanced -"Exposures" Photo. Competition------ Caldwell Arts Council, 2019
Honorable Mention - "Topaz Studio 2 Photo Competition"----- National Level-------- 2019
Exhibit, titled "Old Things," Juried 2 Person Show------------- Caldwell Arts Council, 2021
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Email: swest48@yahoo.com