Artwork by James Leary
I have been an artist ever since I can remember. I attended Mastbaum Vocational High School in Philadelphia where I studied commercial art. After 4 years in the USAF I was employed by General Electric Missile & Space Division in Valley Forge Pa. as a publications specialist. Eventually I was named as Art Director for the Missile & Space Division’s magazine, “Challenge”. After 20 years with GE I owned a restaurant for 20 years. I continued doing freelance art work after I retired. Too busy earning a living I never had time to become proficient in fine art.
Although I am 82 years old I am still active and now have time to learn more in painting. I have done portraits for friends and family but I would like to improve my skills.
Below is a pastel portrait of my brother, who celebrated his 80th birthday in January of this year.
I would like to thank in advance anyone who might vote for me to win the Drawing Academy course. Your vote will not be wasted.
THANK YOU
Please take a minute to vote for me in this contest to help me win the Drawing Academy Course which will be awarded at the end of august. It doesn’t cost anything to vote and it might help me win. Thank you.
Your Friend, Jim Leary