My name is Tricia Marie Hennessey. I have been trained in pencil drawings/portraits since 1995. I also do oil paintings and pastels. I have been taking lessons from Debra Barboza-Dunphy, a well known artist from Holyoke. I am the President of the Holyoke League of Arts & Crafts Inc., and am a member of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Art saved my life in many ways. It has opened so many doors for me and has also healed my heart. The most rewarding part for me is seeing the expressions of gratitude and happiness it brings...more