I imagine that being born in a country where one is exposed on a daily basis to vibrant color and diverse cultures, inspired me to paint. I became very interested in Art at a very early age. I started doodling in kindergarten and as a young teenager Art became my hobby. I have always loved to capture and interpret human expression and emotion, which to me is beautiful and timeless, and many of my early portraits of family and friends still adorn their homes today. At secondary school, I attained recognition and won prizes for my art work, which were displayed in school...more