I began to draw around the age of twelve and then gave it up because I didn't think I was good enough. In my twenties the drawing bug bit again but once again I gave it up. Through the years I crafted, helped my son with art projects and about six years ago I developed an interest in decorative painting with acrylics. That past-time came in handy for personalized gifts and such but it was not quite rewarding enough to suit me. Scrapbooking and quilting didn't fill the void either. About four years ago my husband gifted me with a little starter oil painting...more