Early Years
When I was a little girl I would sit for hours and colour in my many books, play with my water colours and loved to blend oil pastels. My sister was 8 years older than I so she was doing all this cool stuff in high school and I wanted to be just like her.
You know how they tell you we're all good at something well drawing was just something I was good at and I discovered that very early on. I remember being in grade 2 and kids lining up at my desk for me to draw them an Easter bunny in chalk pastel...and so it began.
All through high school I just knew what I was going to be, it was never a question (though I did entertain the idea of marrying Paul McCartney and living in England)
Art School
I attended a 2 year art course after high school and it opened my mind
to the possibilities that were within reach, I had never been surrounded
by so many creative souls...I had come home...I belonged. I studied
figure drawing, drawing and painting, design, illustration, photography and layout...the world was my oyster.
Work Years
I was very fortunate once I left school to acquire a position at one of our Government offices and worked drawing flow charts for the finance department. I learned what it was to be a professional...a great place to transition from student to adult.
Family
Married to my high school sweetie it was time to start our family so I took a few years off to raise my boys , my most important job thus far and most rewarding. My boys continue to amaze me with their wit and talents.
Once my boys were older I made the decision to become a full time artist and jumped in...where to start? I have done my share of learning and continue to do so everyday, that's what makes this journey so exciting.
Quirks
1. Love red licorice...not black.
2. Love anything with almonds...ie Amaretto, almond cookies in case you're looking for a gift.
3. Love gadgets and technology...drives my husband crazy.
4. Dislike being ignored...I find that really rude.
5. Love to bake...cooking...well I'm learning.
6. Love learning about foods that are good for me.
7. Love doing Tai Chi...it centres me.
8. Love colourful wool socks...all year.
9. Love Tweeting
10. Love paper, art supplies and tools.
11. A huge Beatles fan...especially Paul.
12. I am Lactose intolerant.
13. I'm a Virgo
14. I love Spielberg movies...it all began with Jaws for me.
15. I am wheat/gluten free