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Artist Name; Bruce Thibodeau
Residence; Sanford MI, United States
Artistic Formats; Photography,Watercolor Painting,
Drawings Pastels,Colored Pencil,Charcol,Graphite
Writing Short Stories,Outdoor Articles
Hobbies; Hunting,Fishing,Camping Hiking,Canoeing

Experience; Started Photography at a young age with a 110 film camera, Taking pictures in the back yard and woods of animals, toys and anything else.
At 10 years old he shot 4 rolls of film in a day trip to Washington DC. Advanced to 35MM cameras. Made the move to Digital Photography.
Has been interested in Drawing and painting since a youth, Took second place in a county art contest in second grade for his age in grade school. Continued drawing and painting into high school and adult.

Jobs;Spent 10 years aproximatly 1 million five hundred thousand miles driving truck in North America. Was fortunate enough to travel and be able to Photograph the entire time. Has worked for the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a Naturalist. Has written articles for Outdoor magazines concerning Labrador Retrievers and Waterfowl Hunting. Has ran a Web site for owners of Labrador Retrievers giving free training advice and tips, done Web design for Local Buisness, and an owner and friend of a Tall ship.

Family; Has been divorced twice, is currently on third marriage. Has 5 daughters and one son, 1 daughter with each first wife and the rest with his current wife, Who brought the son and one daughter from her former marriage. Grew up in the Port Huron Area of Michigan, Moved to Bay City during Jr. High and returned to Port Huron area to Graduate. Joined the Navy and spent time in Flordia where he met his first wife. After leaving the Navy, returned to Port Huron MI. Seperated from First wife and found employment and moved Residence to Troy MI., at which time he met his second wife. Purchased and Began as an Owner Operator in the trucking industry at 21. Got out of the trucking business as an owner operator. Moved reisdence to Sanford MI, and took employment as a Company Driver for a trucking company specialized in Boat transportation. Divorced and Met his Current wife. Decided that Being gone 3-5 weeks at a time was not what he wanted and gave it up. Currently spends his days taking care fo the house and the kids,Training Labrador Retrievers,and pursuing photography and artwork. During Hunting season he spends his time in the field with the shotgun, camera and camcorder, hunting alone or with friends.

If interested in Hunting the Historic Marshes of the old Market Hunters in the Saginaw Bay or Michigan Area. Feel free to Contact me for Information, Rates and Lodging costs.

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