Hello, My name is Mike Padgett. I am a self-taught photographer/artist. My interest in photography began 35 years ago at the age of 14 and has grown into a true passion throughout the course of my life. I didn't realize I had any artistic ability until later in life(I was 25 before I picked up a paint brush). My main subject matter is wildlife, which I photograph and paint. Recently I purchased a tablet, which has opened a new avenue for my art in digital form. Using sketchbook I create artistic images using my photography as reference.