TL Shaver, Colonial Heights Member Since September 2011 Artist Statement I am self taught and have been painting for many years now. I prefer to work in Alkyd but also work in Oil and Acrylic. The power of the sea is my main source of inspiration, but almost anything I see can trigger the creative flow. I have done several shows and a few one man shows in the mid atlantic area. I am represented in the Crossroads art gallery in Richmond.