I have enjoyed sketching since I was in elementary school. Art has always been important to me. I got started with acrylics several years ago but I had to give it up because it consumed me, I could not quit something I had started until I had finished it to my satisfaction. I could not give my job the attention that was needed. I retired 12 years ago from a local school district where I was the chief financial officer (26years) and I also taught accounting at a local community college at night for 17 years. I had started another career in real estate when 2 years ago I had a heart attack and triple by pass surgery. Three days after surgery I had a stroke that affected my vision. I lost the ability to see colors. Everything was black and white. I thank God everyday for giving me back my color vision and health. That is when I made the decision to completely retire and pursue art.
I work primarily in watercolor. I have done some acrylic landscapes. I do art for my satisfaction. I do not sell anything but I am planning on giving paintings to my family and friends. This has been a fun adventure and an extrodinary learning process that never ends. I believe I could just stay in my studio and as long as I had the essentials to live on and work with.