I am a retired veterinarian. I have been restoring old cars as a hobby for the past 30 years. Since restoring old cars involves replacing rusted metal, I developed some skills in shaping metal and welding. I developed an interest in more intricate metal forming. This interest, plus my love of wildlife, has led me into a new area-metal sculpture. I have been sculpting for the past 3 years. At the same time, I am restoring a 1967 Mini Cooper S. I am 66 years old. I have 2 children and 5 grand children. I am involved , through my church, with mission work in Guatemala. I have been married(to the same lady) for 45 years.