Blend Cota Blog — history

The life of an artist is not as magical as it is usually perceived, and the expression "starving artist" has some truth to it...The Wild West painting is a parallel life of my own struggles and fights for survival. The road to success is hard work and dedication, and for 6 long years I was being robbed in daylight, while trying to run away from thieves and protecting my life's work and integrity. The dream to be wild and free, and the support and sacrifices of my family and my friends, kept me going. I had to ride through dust...

I’m very interested in history and I always had the passion and curiosity to learn and explore the unknown.  I love to discover the details of what happened before us, during our time, and the unexpected future.  For me, history is a life lesson that keeps you informed and prepared for what’s to come... My dad was a fighter plane pilot, and my grandfather was an officer in the army, and while listening to their stories my interest and excitement for history grew.  Stories of battleships and planes kept my mind growing with wonder for these mighty forces that soar...