Following a childhood dream of learning to paint, I received my first Art lessons in the fall of 1999, taking a basic drawing/painting class in acrylics.

As an amateur photographer, I learned that the ability to see a good picture also allowed me to be able to recreate a good picture from Pen and Ink. With my teacher, Vivian Edwards as my mentor, she encouraged me to continue learning to use Pen and Ink as my main media.

My desire to become a better painter and learn more of the basics in painting. I have now started advancing into watercolor and acrylic.
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