I am 64 years old and have been bead weaving for many years. I am considered a master bead weaver. I also am a lamp work artist. Although I have only been in lamp work for just over 5 year some say I,m a natural. I have Painted since childhood and sold my first painting at the young age if 14. My civics teacher bought the painting after it was displayed at the Art Museum in MacArthur park in Little Rock Arkansas. I lived and sold paintings in Germany for over 4 years. I haven't painted in some time and love making jewelry...more