I am a self-taught artist and photographer...I have loved Nature and Art since I was a little girl, making my own Valentines and painting occasional backdrops for school plays, walking though the rural areas nearby and revelling in the beauty and peace there. Since one of my close friend's death...I thought deeply about the plans and dreams we all have, but never seem to find the time to persue. That being my main inspiration for finally just jumping in and learning all I can, using the trial and error approach to see just what is possible to me... I have been painting and photographing...more