Gaylon Dingler, a fourth generation Texan, has been teaching drawing and painting for over forty years. He grew up in Tyler, Texas and earned a BA at North Texas State University (University of North Texas now), and a MA at the University of Texas at Tyler. 'I am thankful to NTSU for the many art courses available to study. Before I graduated I studied design, drawing, painting, weaving, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, advertising art, jewelry making, calligraphy, as well as art history and appreciation' After retiring from the teaching profession he devoted his full time to writing, painting, drawing...more