I'm an emerging artist from Southwestern Virginia who, apart from some rudimentary art classes in my earlier years, is self-taught. I've been fascinated with drawing, painting, & photography since childhood, though 15 years ago I all but abandoned physical mediums to work digitally. I have recently rekindled my love of physically creating art, & the outlet in which it allows me to express myself in a tactile manner. My primary medium is acrylic, though I dabble in mixed medium & still work digitally as well. A main source of inspiration for me comes from nature & the...more