--Degree in Industrial Design in 1985.
--Worked 1 year in small ID consulting firm that went belly up and I had to find a job. Had done some design work with 35mm cameras and fancied myself as a good amateur photographer so I started a photo studio in 1986.
--Was picked up by an agency in 1988 and ran a 4-shooter studio doing national commercial accounts (Fila, McCormick/Schilling, London Fog, Bill Blass, Coca-Cola, Ellesse Footwear, Black & Decker, Dentsply Pharmaceutical, etc.) till 1995. Specialized in 8x10 film special effects before we had Photoshop.
--1995 got first computer, saw 1st 3d program, fell in love, quit photo studio and started 3d animation studio. Have done 3d animation and illustration ever since.
--2013 got into reprap 3d printing and here I am. Now use the 3d printer to produce prototypes for design clients.