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| Ron's Art Makes You Feel Good "I love landscapes! The feeling of open spaces, nature and the wonderment of creation - GOD - the ultimate artist gives inspiration and an ability to transform wood, canvas, oils, and other media into a thing of beauty. If you stop and listen, you might hear the voices and sounds of the scenes with their breeze touched trees, song birds, and rhythmic brook and waterfalls." It makes you say to yourself, "I've seen this place before." Wood Art is Sensory Pleasure "You look at it - touch it - smell it!" My mentor, teacher and friend Mr. Daryl Morgan, at Evergreen State College not only included the mastery of skills, but the appreciation of craft, during our sessions. As one of the few European-American registered Japanese Temple carpenters (miya daiku), Daryl rebuilt the spirit that lives within my temple. He enhanced my mind, my skills and my ambition to strive for better quality creations - from remodeling projects to fine woodworking. I have applied the skills I have gained to numerous creations with the satisfaction that these skills will constantly improve and solidify with the mastery of satisfaction upon project completion. "Do nothing, which will bring shame to the tree." Inspiration is brought about by the influence of another trainer, Mr. David J. Marks, from DIY's "Wood Works" show. I have had the pleasure of experiencing his training and guidance. Seeing David cut a double-bevel inlay, in person, is like watching Picasso paint. He has a natural teaching ability which imparts knowledge and skill in harmony with each other. I tease David about being a celebrity, but his most enduring quality is his humble nature. He is a Wood Artist Master, yet he is constantly striving for perfection. My art mentor Mr. Mike Moran's, also of Evergreen State College humor allowed me to be loose enough to actually draw in a realistic fashion. Mike's patience and attentiveness while doing still-life drawing to figure drawing brought about the artist within me. "Be loose…let it flow to the canvas, he would tell me." It sometimes flows too quickly to the canvas now! Training by the best, miya daiku Mr. Daryl Morgan,
Wood Art Master Mr. David J. Marks, and Art Master Mr. Mike Moran all contributed to the
creativity of one individual and are "THE" influences that inspire my creations. With these
three master artisan's museum quality ability and their ability to foster creativity, I feel
fortunate to have some of their talent rub-off on me!
Heirloom Creations Active Art & Lion Crest are the artist arms of the Shea Corporation providing clients original creations in various media. Original heirloom quality creations include oil and acrylic paintings,
customized office or home furniture, and functional one-of-a-kind artistic creations, such as turned pens, wineglass racks, or customized room dividers or shoji style folding screens. The word "functionality" is primary
to our name, "Active" Art! Whether you are looking for a unique heirloom for daily use or simple daily enjoyment Active Art will work with you to
bring your dream into reality.
We strongly believe in environmental sustainability and therefore use domestic and exotic wood products from certified Forest Steward Council (FSC) providers, reputable exotic or domestic wood product supplies, and reclaimed
harvesters. Every effort is made to keep true to these practices. So, we respectfully request that you please keep this in mind when you are dreaming
of a specific creation.
Extensive Experience The Shea Corporation, Freedom Enterprises, and Active Art
are the businesses culminating from an extensive management, technology and training experience. For over 12 years of serving as a corporate instructor with the Employee
Training and Development division of the Boeing Company and as a member of the Boeing Management
Association, much knowledge, skills, and experiences are gained. This led to successful entrepreneurial experiences
credited toward the founding or ownership of Lion Crest, Inc., Personalized Computer Solutions
(PC Solutions), the Quality Corporation, the Computer University of Puget Sound, LLC, PM Services,
Inc. (Professional Management Services), OrcaPress, LLC - Printing & Business Centers,
LibertyBay.com, LLC, NWTEKK.com, and OrcaLINK.com, LLC.
Creativity Counts Mr. Shea's expertise in business and technology
instruction and training has been gained by the hands-on experience of over the past 3 decades of
corporate, private and public education. He was responsible for the successful implementation of
many educational programs, ranging from corporate Quality Assurance to Basic Computer Knowledge.
Mr. Shea has developed thousands of student from high school, college and corporate levels of skill
development and mastery. Mr. Shea's service on the Youth Development Foundation earned him the
highest award given to a private citizen from the Governor of the State of Kentucky, as an
Honorable Kentucky Colonel for his services to the youth of America. He is a recognized
international author for Key Solutions Magazine and PC Today. Mr. Shea was the recipient of the
1992 Editor's Choice Award from Key Solutions Magazine. Mr. Shea has been featured in or authored
books published by Glencoe McGraw Hill. He has served as a technical consultant for Glencoe and
Scott-Foresman Publishers and provided technical reviews which were published for many computer
books.
Accolades from the Community Without the benefits of a formal college education, expertise in business and technology
curriculum development and instructional delivery had been gained by the hands-on experience of over 3 decades of
corporate, private enterprise, and public educational institution consultation, interaction, and "people" development innovations. Fortunately, the experiences were responsible for the successful implementation of
many educational programs, ranging from corporate Quality Assurance to Basic Computer Knowledge and personal growth for thousands of students from high school, college and corporate levels of skill
development and mastery. Service on the Youth Development Foundation provide recognition by earning the
highest award given to a private citizen from the Governor of the State of Kentucky, as an
Honorable Kentucky Colonel for "Services to the Youth of America." As my personal networking increased as recognition spread
as a result of being an international author for Key Solutions magazine and PC Today. As the recipient of the
1992 Editor's Choice Award from Key Solutions magazine for software application of the year, recognition increased and opened more opportunities for personal growth and unique experiences.
An interview for the nationally televised "Today Show" brought additional attention to innovative technique in education to the attention of many national education leaders and
allowed me to featured in or author many books published by Glencoe-McGraw Hill. These opportunities allowed me to serve as a technical consultant for Glencoe and
Scott-Foresman Publishers and resulted in numerous published technical reviews within many computer
books, which expanded the experiences to an international realm of influence.
Publications
Newspaper Articles
Services The Shea Corporation Gaining experience by serving as a consultant for many
educational institutions such as; technology advisory council for New Market Vocational Skills Center,
South Puget Sound Community College, Flagstaff Community College, Universal Technical Institute, Hi-Tech
Institute, Centralia Community College, Western Washington State University and numerous other educational
institutions has given me an appreciation of the challenges facing today's teachers and students, given
the constraints of our economy.
Additionally, adding extensive consultation experience in public relations, contract and supply negotiation,
personnel management, Human Resources Management, technological innovations, and project management provides an
enhanced vision of those solutions needed for today's businesses to thrive in what is being perceived as a
declining economy.
Ultimately continuing serve our Puget Sound community as an Adjunct Professor for South Puget Sound Community
College, teaching for both the Applied Technology and Business Divisions, such subjects as; Desktop Publishing, Microsoft Office 2007 applications, Small
Business Startup"&" Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, and Business Management,
allows the extensive knowledge and skills to be passed on to today's student -our future business and
Community leaders.
In conclusion, the final "frosting" for the
proverbial cake is combining decades of experience with the latest Business, Communication,
Organizational Leadership, and Team Building knowledge and skills so that those dreaming
of future business success or those puzzled by the challenge of today's economy can now continue turning
their dreams into reality. Hopefully, by sharing my knowledge, skills, and experience, I too will share in their joy of success!
Productivity
Requires
Our
Future
Ideas
Today!
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