I have been painting for a long time, mostly on and off, but more seriously in the last 10 years. I am a self-trained artist but I have read so many books, visited so many museums, and worked with local artists that it is not fair to take all the credit. I paint because I love to take a flat white surface, add a few dabs of color and have something pleasing appear. Not always. But, it happens enough to motivate me to continue. I find it amusing when people view my art and comment, “I could never do that”. And I ask, “Have you ever...more