The Artist, G. Patrick Riley

G. Patrick Riley's career as a teaching artist is extraordinary. He served for many years as Fine Arts Director and as a visual arts teacher in the Oklahoma City school system. Recently retired, he is an Independent Visual Arts Consultant. He conducts educational workshops on a variety of artistic topics and exhibits his Art at most current events. Click on his name in the navigation bar to the left to view examples of his art work and workshops. Patrick is available to help you motivate and encourage your group of aspiring artists. He has an interesting program for adults and for young people too. Patrick is also the Visual Arts Consultant to Okragraphics.

C. Mike Riley

Patricks brother, Mike worked in the aerospace / electronics industry for many years. He designed Aircraft Training Equipment and then turned to Marketing and Sales of Test equipment. He earned a B.S.B.A from the University of Tulsa and an MBA from Amberton University. Retired since 2002, he updated his computer skills at the local community college and has been an independent business and computer consultant for the past 5 years. Mike discovered his flair for creating stylized photos in an attempt to save old travel photographs of interesting places that were discolored due to age. Mike uses his first initial "C" to identify his Photo Art.

Business Consulting

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Electricity Fundamentals

Knowing that there are numerous books written by more intelligent men than Mike on the subject of electricity, he still wanted to prepare some information about the subject and share it with young persons that are interested in a basic understanding of electricity and electrical safety. Mike believes that everyone needs some knowledge about household electricity in order to insure their own personal safety. Electricity is very useful, but inherently dangerous. A continued pursuit of this subject requires a strong desire to learn, and the persistance to read and remember a lot of unfamiliar terms. A subject like "electricity" requires a persistant attitude because there is no plot to keep your interest as in a novel.

Mike researched information about some notable electrical pioneers that earned their fame through discovery of the fundamental principles. Mike believes that it will be easier to learn about electricity if you understand where these terms originated. Also, one can appreciate the efforts of these pioneers for their scientific contributions to society.