i have been making a living carving sence 1974, not a great living but i haven't had to get a job, my big fear in life!!! i learned to carve in prison in the late 60s.
i have been clear and sober sence 1991, THANK YOU GOD.
i used to sell to stores but have been selling at art shows sence i early 90s. i started out selling my wares on the streets in san fransico in the early 70s