I was introduced to the art world through my step-father, James D. Coleman a professional landscape artist in San Diego, CA, in 1979. While taking a sabbatical there from my accounting/management profession, Jim set up an easel beside his and taught me his landscape painting and color techniques. He had been painting professionally for so long he only used 2 brushes - the fan and the liner. For the next 15 years I continued with my business profession while developing my art skills as a 'hobby' per IRS rules. I eventually painted 89 paintings on a commission...more
