Since I was very young I always enjoyed arts and crafts which I created at school and during summer vacations. When the time came to go to college and chose a major I was very undecided. My grandfather, who was a very influential figure in my family said to me: 'you cannot make a living out of art'. As a result, I eliminated art from possible study choices. I was able to make a good living during my active life. Then came retirement and a few years after that Covid-19. As I was homebound I started producing small paintings with oil pastels...more
