I guess my story begins in junior high school. This is when I really discovered that I had a natural talent for drawing. I took every art class that was offered to me from 7th grade until I graduated. I was accepted to art school in Chicago and I was all set to go until fear and panic set in. Community college was my best bet to stay close to home. I attended college for about a year and a half. Basically, I wasn't focused and I had a few mental issues to deal with. I was diagnosed with social phobia and panic disorder. It caused me to quit school and lose relationships with many people. I stopped art all together for the most part. It became stressful to me. It was all about perfection, not inspiration. If you know me, you know that I am FAR from perfect. ;)
Fast forward to 12 years later...my mom bought me a watercolor set for Christmas. I really never got into watercolors while I was in school. I was more of a pencil and charcoal artist, but I decided one day to give it a try. I painted a portrait of a wolf in purple and blue. When I was finished, I thought, "hey, this isn't too bad." And I've never stopped.
I shared my work with family and friends. I gave them away as gifts and I sold a couple here and there. I'm from Michigan and I love all of the beauty that surrounds me, it is what truly inspires me. ;) I hope you enjoy my work because I enjoy making it! I hope to turn this into a full-time business and do what I love everyday of the week. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and stopping by!!!!!!!
Fast forward to 12 years later...my mom bought me a watercolor set for Christmas. I really never got into watercolors while I was in school. I was more of a pencil and charcoal artist, but I decided one day to give it a try. I painted a portrait of a wolf in purple and blue. When I was finished, I thought, "hey, this isn't too bad." And I've never stopped.
I shared my work with family and friends. I gave them away as gifts and I sold a couple here and there. I'm from Michigan and I love all of the beauty that surrounds me, it is what truly inspires me. ;) I hope you enjoy my work because I enjoy making it! I hope to turn this into a full-time business and do what I love everyday of the week. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and stopping by!!!!!!!