I was born in Conroe Texas in 1965, and am still here. I have 4 beautiful children and 6 wonderful grandchildren. {and a sense of humor that helps keep me sane and balanced :D} I always said that I would never own a computer, and didn't have any use for one. Well, that was back in 1999 or so..in 2001 I got my first computer just 'because'..and I have been addicted ever since ;) I taught myself the way of the internet, and of the workings of a computer, including networking..and now I build computers from the ground up, repair them, etc. etc.. I grew up always drawing, sketching, painting with acrylics, oils, and pastel chalks, but once I got a computer, I discovered CG and haven't really picked up any of my old standbys that I used before. I am a definate lover of freebie programs..I have so many I have collected over the years that I have had to change HDD's several times. I have so much stuff that I dont really know what all I have LOL! Packrat is a mild term when describing me. I wouldn't call myself an 'artist' but more of a hobbiest..The programs I use exclusivly are PSP 7, Zbrush, and Vue. I joined the Rendo team last year and I love it! I love working with the team, and helping the members. I feel like the whole of Renderosity is my extended family. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't be here. Thats about all I can think of about me atm. ;) Stay safe!