My introduction

Hello. My name is Robert Ituarte. I retired from the United States Air Force after 24 years dealing in customer service. I’m currently pursuing my degree in Homeland Security Emergency Management through UAF. My family and I moved from Alaska across the country to Virginia within the past year via two cars, six people, a dog and two hitchhiking turtles. I’ll continue being a student with UAF while in VA. My quest for a continued challenge and to get out of my comfort zone has brought me to this class.

My relationship in art is basically encouraging my 4 teenagers (3 girls and a boy) to pursue something I haven’t for many years. Listening to music is a big part of our home. From classical (while I study) to going to my youngest performances at school. My oldest enjoys dancing. My son and second oldest both enjoy drawing and creating things with their hands. I used to draw and tend to get back into it from time to time. But my passion is creating dishes in the kitchen. I attempted to take up piano for a while but put it off for now. As a family, we create our own movies by play acting our favorite scenes. Then my son takes pictures and provides us with some great collages. I had the opportunity to live in Italy for six years and see some beautiful architecture and museums with master pieces. Michelangelo’s work is my favorite to view read about. I enjoy the history behind his work for the Medici family.

Good luck to you all.