I've always admired and enjoyed fine art, and my lifelong ambition for retirement was to create art for others to enjoy. When I retired I started painting, using various mediums. I found my favorite medium is oil painting on canvas. Being a lifelong nature enthusiast, I have concentrated my efforts primarily on landscapes and seascapes, however I'm learning something new every time I paint. I think I would be classified as a representational artist. I prefer to create art that is easily recognized, rather than abstract art that requires the viewer to imagine...more