Very briefly -  I am a semi-retired Realtor (as are most of us in Michigan) and with time on my hands and the encouragement of my great and loving husband, decided to try painting.  My first attempt was in acrylics - which I found very hard to move my paint and it dried too fast.  So then I tried oils and I love it.  I really enjoy painting on those rare occasions with my granddaughter, Lexi (age 7 1/2) and watching her interest in art.

My husband and I love to travel so many of my paintings are from our trips - such as Turks & Caicos, Italy, St. John, Carmel, CA., Chicago and upstate New York.  I have just started painting plein aire (outside painting on the spot) which I have found to be my biggest challenge but a great learning tool.

I have been able to attend some classes at the local art school which has excellent artist teaching the classes, however, with our travels, have not been able to attend any where near as many as I would have liked.  So, for now, I well continue to study on my own, and learn from my good friends in the art community on line, including Ann - my best artist online friend who has helped me more than she well ever know.  Thanks Ann.....