I believe that being able to express yourself in different ways is very important, and that we should all find ways, or an avenue to share our life's inspirations and perspectives with others.  I say explore your passions, to add quality and more meaning to your life.  I'm frequently asked... What inspires me the most?  And I answer, My lovely wife Maritza.  Her heart of gold, youthful ways, and intense love of the arts opens many new doors within me.   I enjoy expressing my feelings and experiences not only in poetry, but on canvas as well.  After all, isn't life what you make it.  I enjoy many passions and believe that an active life keeps one young at heart and mentally quick.  An old mentor of mine once told me "Make a difference in all that you do... not only in your life, but in the lives of those around you!"  Good words to live by I say!  Thanks for the interest and enjoy my work.  TJ

Active El Paso Art Association (EPAA) Member. Won an Editor's Choice Award for "Early Summer's Night". Additionally, TJ's painting "San Eli Mission" was featured in the 2008 Arts International Exibit, El Paso, TX. tjneely-art.com

San Eli Mission
2008 Painting of the historic San Elizario Mission, El Paso, Tx