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      "When I was young I wanted to be an archeologist - I have always been an artist.

      "I am a hunter gatherer, drawn to old dump sites, flea markets, tag sales, any source of interesting artifacts.

      "Each find had a history, an origin, a purpose, a beauty no matter how simple or insignificant.

      "Creating begins, ideas form - the artist takes over.  The process is fun and fulfilling."