I was born and raised in New York State, spending my early days on Ballston Lake, Saratoga County, N.Y. I currently reside in Rotterdam, N.Y. I have always been interested in art. Back in school I was always doodling or sketching during class and a lot of my early drawings were even done on lined paper. Back then I loved to draw horses and designs for clothing. I toyed with the idea of becoming a dress designer. I did take art classes in high school, a year at Schenectady Community College, and several continuing educations art classes over...more