I studied photography when I was younger, but after school, when I no longer had a dark room, I picked up a paint brush and went from there. My work was mainly in acrylics for the first 15 years- I even showed in a couple of galleries. However, the past few months I have been focused on Chinese ink and watercolor painting. I am mostly self taught- some books, a couple of community education classes and a few workshops. I am so thankful for creativity; I would be lost without it! In good times, it allows me to capture my appreciation for all the love and...more