I work as a poet, painter and illustrator, and I recently started a small graphics arts business. In the distant past, I've sold make-up, extraordinarily over-priced jewelry, and real estate; and I've had the somewhat dubious pleasure of working in a bank.

I've worked more recently as a tutor and teacher, and as an editor and writer. My well-received book of poetry Elementa (Loosey Goosey Press, 2008) was released this year (you can read Luan Gaines' insightful review of Elementa at www.curledup.com/elementa.htm ). You can read Ms. Gaines' interview with me at www.curledup.com/intfgoble.htm.

I've occasionally written for newspapers and radio; my op-ed pieces have been published in the Courier-Journal and other newspapers throughout the years; and my readings of my essays and poems have been featured on several NPR member stations.

My novella "Birdland" was recently serialized and featured in Bewildering Stories, and one of my paintings appeared in Sow's Ear Poetry Review earlier this year. My photos have been published in the UK's Telegraph, the Chicago Tribune, and theHufffington Post, as well as many other publications. My paintings and other artwork have been used on websites worldwide.

I have three dogs (each of whom has been rescued or adopted). My dogs are a fat but sweet beagle named Larry; a wonderful border collie, Australian shepherd mixed-breed named Roxy; and a completely annoying but lovable two-and-a-half pound Chihuahua named Teddy..

Many of my photos, paintings, and designs are licensed under Creative Commons, and I don't mind if these are used in web (or print) publications. Please just give me credit for my work using my name (and not just my web address) so your use of my work will be searchable, and a link back to my Flickr pages is appreciated. Thanks!

And as those of you who know me are aware, I never sleep!


I'm new on Facebook--send me a friend request!

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I administer Luminosity and Light www.flickr.com/groups/luminosity_and_light/, which focuses on luminous painting and photography; Poems, Pixels, & Prose www.flickr.com/groups/poems_pixels_and_prose/, which features art and photographs paired with the written word; and Kentucky Is a State Of Mind: Kentucky Artists and Photographers www.flickr.com/groups/kentuckyartistsandphotographers/, which is self-explanatory. I also help administer a number of other groups including Chile Needs Your Help www.flickr.com/groups/chileneedyourhelp/, formed after the devastating Chilean earthquakes; Poetry in Stream www.flickr.com/groups/poetry_in_stream/; which deals with poetry combined with artwork; two groups dedicated to logos and graphic design, Logo Gumbo www.flickr.com/groups/logogumbo/ and Creative Graphic Designers www.flickr.com/groups/creativegraphicdesigners/; World Scenic Photo www.flickr.com/groups/world_scenic_photos/; featuring fine photographs of scenic views and photographic portraiture; and a rapidly growing group called Sharing Art www.flickr.com/groups/sharing_art/, showcasing both conventional and digital painting . Hope you'll check these groups out and join if you think they have something to offer.


I also serve as a moderator for Peaceful Seeds
www.flickr.com/groups/peacefulseeds, Image Aware www.flickr.com/groups/imageaware/, The Photo Distillery www.flickr.com/groups/theoriginalphotodistillary/, Reflecti0nsz www.flickr.com/groups/1008943@N22/,
and for fine_art_gallery which may be found at the following address: www.flickr.com/groups/fine_art_gallery_-_invited_images_o...


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