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Matthew Whiteman realized early on that he could draw slightly better than his classmates. Consequently, at the conclusion of his schooling, he made the foolhardy blunder of pursuing a career in art rather than concentrating on a sensible subject. After art school, he was dragged to London to don flamboyant clothing, seek recognition and—just perhaps—form a pop group. Although both paintbrushes and guitars were wielded, his lack of confidence would mean failure was inevitable and hed ultimately return to his birthplace. There he has remained. Hes now a self-employed “creative agent,” which incorporates fine art/ graphics/illustration/childrens workshops. Matthew has now taken creativity to biological levels and will imminently become a father.