Golden Liberty

I have been interested in art and crafts since I was about 10 years old.  I still have a line drawing I drew of my mom when I was 10.  While living in Montana, my 7^th grade art instructor was a photo realist oil painter and I was awarded a scholarship to go to the University of Kansas for the summer.

 I think his influence is why I have a tendency towards realism and detail even when I try to start looser.  My love of math and being an electrical design engineer for many years might have something to do with that also.  I have tried various forms of art over the years but watercolor painting is what stuck after taking two watercolor classes at the Port Townsend School of Arts in 2016.  Initially I was drawn to animals, I love how they come to life as I draw or paint.  Now, however, I paint many different types of subject matter, it is always fun challenging myself, and I enjoy doing commissions because I can then paint what someone else really wants, giving me a sense of accomplishment.