Born in Germany to German Dutch Mom and American/Polish Dad, who served in the US Army . I have traveled and seen a lot! I am very influenced by my mothers Love of art and her oil paintings and 3 dimensional works! She started me on my photography road by asking me to shoot photos when ever I went on a trip with my 2nd husband. She also frustrated me into wanting to improve my work, when she threw out 99 percent of the photos I took away! They were not note worthy enough to paint ! I am lucky to have her eye for colors, art and my own ideas...more