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Quite a few years ago I enrolled in a basic drawing class and found that I enjoyed it.  At this same time I started doing the exercises in the Right Brain/ Left Brain book, and these were very helpful. 

Eventually, I enrolled in figure drawing, and naturally it was a struggle at first.  However, after several years of figure drawing courses and at the same time attending figure drawing sessions I began to improve on my drawing ability.  I do believe that it is vital to always be drawing the human figure.

At this point in my life I was taking drawing classes for the enjoyment.  Eventually, I decided to add some color to my life and I enrolled in a beginning watercolor class.  I soon discovered that my drawing abilities would serve me well and I enjoyed painting.  It was a struggle at first to manage all the details of watercolor and to relax at the same time and enjoy the process.

I have been fortunate to have been able to study drawing with Henry Stinson and Jane Lieber-Mays among others, and painting with Ted Nuttall and Alvaro Castagnet.  I have attended various colleges and schools studying art.

My artwork has been well received and hangs in private homes and business.