Born in a small West Texas town, I grew up where spring was a really big deal. Not only were we surrounded by our seasonal bluebonnets, but other wildflowers were abundant. The beauty of all God's creations has always fascinated me. In the fall, my Dad would take us for a drive to a nearby group of hills that were known for their beautiful fall colors. Just another childhood memory that I often call upon when I pick a subject to paint. When I was a newly married housewife, I found myself with nothing to do once I had the floors done and supper on the stove,...more
