A native California girl, Candace or Candy Doub's love for artistic expression began to take shape at the tender age of 5. The kindergarten painting easel was an early source of creative delight, offering the opportunity to escape from the drudgery of ABC's and afternoon naps! Her elementary school teacher, Jennaro Basile, was the first to offer her a glimpse into the works of the Impressionist Masters when she was 11, and exposure to her mother's love of oil painting during her teen years was a major influence. She later studied tole art in her 30's, often selling handpainted frames and...more
