Ron King

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Published article by Michael Barrett In business since 1973, Ron King is widely recognized as a superb professional photographer and has won numerous awards over the years. His work has appeared in People magazine, among other national and regional publications, and can be found on the Internet and in galleries. Born in the small town of Manson on Lake Chelan in Eastern Washington, Ron is a graduate of Washington State University where he studied anthropology. He began his photographic career in Wenatchee in 1973 and, in 1981, moved to the Mount Vernon, Washington area, where he has since owned and operated a studio. During this period, he also began the serious study of jazz piano, something he had been interested in since his days at college, and subsequently has established himself as a busy and popular professional musician. Ron served many years on the state Board of Directors of the Professional Photographers of Washington. He is a member of numerous local organizations involved with business and the arts, as well as a founding member of the Wednesday Group, a philanthropic organization and sort of local "think tank." In 1995, Ron developed an interest in adapting his computer to use in photography, first restoring old photos, retouching and enhancing images, but later actually creating paintings. Over the years, it has become a favorite and spectacular tool in his business. Adding to his artistic and business endeavors, Web design has also become an integral part of his business. Finding a way to integrate his photography skills, artistic abilities, well- practiced knowledge about computer design and his love for music, in early 2000 Ron co-founded a web business called worldjazzscene.com , which is an online gift shop selling jazz recordings and educational materials. Today, Ron has more fun than ever - creating art, taking photos, helping people and performing on the piano - indeed, making life in the technical age just a little more interesting for everyone. A different version by Anne M. Volmering * See note below "As a fellow artist and friend, I took it upon myself to submit an addition to the biography of a man I can ’t help but respect, no matter how hard I try not to." Do not be fooled by the face, Ron King is masquerading as a civilized man. It is a fact that he is a man who is educated, successful in business, and highly intellectual. He is a dedicated philanthropist and collector of interesting people. He is also a man of informed opinions and fearless deviation from the mainstream. In fact, I believe he thrives on it just to make others crazy. Ron King is a master of debate, though he often wins by artful manipulation of sarcastic humor and is not above the use of practical jokes. Despite this, he is still one of my favorite conversationalists. He is also one of my favorite artists. A successful professional musician, photographer, and digital artist, his art in all of its forms reveals an instinctive emotional reflex that lies beyond simple vision or hearing. Ron creates with easy grace images of great voice and character.

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