and I have been drawing and painting since I was about 3... a few decades ago. I sold my first painting at the age of 13. I'm basically a realist, but enjoy dabbling in various other styles as well. I have always been fascinated with wildlife and enjoy sculpting, painting or sketching animals of every kind. I have a Certificate Degree in Production Art, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts & Bachelor Degrees in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. So far, I've traveled to eleven different countries and plan to visit many more. In Italy, I studied the works of the great Renaissance artists. All I've ever really wanted to do is art, but until recently have had a wide variety of occupations. I've climbed telephone poles, made surfboards, deli clerked, taught & performed Mime & Juggling, did various aspects of video production, worked with people with disabilities, and drove a school bus, to name just a few. Now, with my children grown, (my husband and I have 9 kids and 22 grandchildren and our first Great Grandchild so far!) I am able to concentrate on producing artwork"For The Love of Creation!"