the first time i picked up a paintbrush & experienced the magic of transforming a blank piece of paper into a picture, i was captivated by painting! i was fortunate to grow up around wonderful artists who inspired me by their presence. while it was rumored, among them, that watercolor portraits were especially difficult, my fiery & independent nature had to find out for myself. what i discovered was my passion! when i paint a person's eyes & see their reflection unfold before me, with all the intensely rich colors &...read more