Two of my greatest passions are caring for my pug dog and painting. It was the year 2017, when I moved to Michigan and found myself yearning to do something new during the winter months. I was surrounded by 2-feet of snow and that was going to inspire me to learn how to paint. I have always had a love for the arts and enjoyed visiting many museums and art galleries over the years. I have only had one art class in high school that taught basic drawing. I sold one portrait drawing the year my art class ended and never picked up the skill until 30 years...more