Most portraits are boring and dull. I create eye-catching portraits that tell the story of who you are. Environmental portrait of Ben Dyer with City Market in Portland Oregon. Portrait of David Padberg, chef at Park Kitchen in Portland, Oregon. Portrait of pilot late in day with airport and airplane in the background. Portrait of John Helmer from Portland, Oregon. Portrait of woman sitting at counter in restaurant.

SMITH is a professional speaker, trainer, consultant and counselor. He has worked in hospitals, hospices, and social service agencies. He is the author of several books, including. The Complete Book Of Counseling The Dying And The Grieving. He has also published in several journals, including. The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care.

As long as I can remember I have been interested in the arts. I could draw fairly well as a young child, enjoyed music and nearly all other forms of art. I did not really pursue my artistic abilities until much later as an adult. However I did discover jazz in my teens and it proved to be a major part of my life. My passion for the arts is no longer just an interest; I have devoted myself to it for the past 30 years. Using the example of a Jazz.