I've been painting for just short of two years. All the pictures I paint are in miniature. It's a wonderful way to spend my time and it's a lot like meditation. I get lost in it and can't seem to stop. It's a shame to find out what my passion is at this point in my life, but, better late than never. I started by painting on 3 inch by 3 inch pieces of wood and now use 2 and 1/2 inch by 3 and 1/2 inch art board. Portraits are my favorite, I've done lots of people I know, plus celebs and politicians and grandchildren. I started...more