Richard James Mansell completed his Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts in 1955 at Kent State University. As an Advertising Manager, publisher and past President of the Aurora Society of Artists, Dick has worked with professional artists in organizing art shows, award programs, & member exhibitions of artistic techniques. He served in the United States Army as a Public Information Specialists with the 3rd Armored Division in Frankfort, Germany. He continues to create & photograph today and many of his works can be seen around Aurora, Ohio.