J. Wayne Higgs, Metro DC/MD Member Since February 2008 Artist Statement Born on Capitol Hill in Washington DC in 1939. Studied drawing and anatomy at the Corcoran of Art in Washington DC in the mid 1960's. Worked as a commerical illustrator and professional photographer in the Washington metro area. Now retired and working on my art. Married 49 plus years with 6 grown children and 10 grandchildren.