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Joey Paul Hartley April 20, 1959 - November 2, 2024  "Nothing happens without first, a dream" - Carl Sandburg "I grew up in the rural South, spending much of my childhood drawing, painting and sculpting. Throughout my adult life I continued my artistic endeavours and have, at one time or another, explored all types of media. In the late 1980s I developed an interest in ancient art and began restoring artifacts in the early 1990s. Shortly after I began collecting, I was lucky enough to meet world renowned Pre-Columbian expert Paul A. Clifford. Paul was my mentor for many years and a good friend. He introduced me to several reputable art dealers and helped me build my personal collection. He also encouraged me to start restoring. Sadly, he passed away in 2003. During most of my life I worked at a large corporation as an Illustrator and Multimedia Specialist. After spending 25 years in the corporate world, I broke free in 2003 to pursue my goal to become a full-time art restorer. I'm now happily and successfully realizing my dream to be a professional restoration artist. Life is short, follow your bliss!" |