Born and raised in the small town of Pepperell, MA, Jackie grew up in a large family of seven children. As a young child she began to show her artistic talents. She remembers a particular art class in grade school, sitting outside and drawing a scene of a Volkswagen Bug with the surrounding landscape. Her teacher and parents were amazed at her abilities at such a young age. Although she showed talent early in life, it did not come to fruition until taking a drawing course during college. Since then Jackie has drawn many portraits and still life for family...more