I discovered an interest in art in the early 1970's and first began working with oils. While working full time and raising 5 children I studied drawing and painting at a local art gallery and at evening classes at the local community college. My busy life overtook my time for art until 1990 when I joined a local camera club with my husband. I quickly realized how important and satisfying a camera lens could be. In 1992 I won a gold medal in international camera club competition for work I did using mylar and flowers as my subjects. We built a small dark room...more
