I have been drawing and painting most of my life, being introduced to art by my grandfather, who was a professional artist and would guide and instruct me along the way. He opened my eyes to a new world of wonderful colors when he taught me that the sky didn't have to be just blue! You could mix all the other colors into it! I have been a professional artist since 1983. I love working in many different mediums, including oils, pastels, watercolor, ink, acrylics and pencil. I have a strong fascination for color and contrast. My work has been...more