Art has been an integral part of my life since I was young, and continues to grow with me. My husband and I lived in Hawaii for 7 years and during that time my art took on a new vibrancy influenced by the incredible colors of the islands. I have used many mediums but currently my favorite is acrylic paint. I love to use it to create layers of texture and depth. Texture is a key part of my paintings and an element I strive to preserve even in the prints. Painting is an opportunity to pull something out of my heart and onto the canvas. Often...more