I am a self-taught classic calligrapher.  In addition to my career as a professor of economics and finance, I am an artist by practice.  My art experience in calligraphy, painting, and graphic design goes back to four decades.  I have had eight solo exhibitions and participated in many group events and exhibits.
My long experience includes working in graphic design departments of commercial advertising firms, and national publications. I designed and illustrated numerous magazines and newspapers, books, logos, posters and calendars, and was a three-time winner in national contests to design postal stamps.  For more information, please visit:
 

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