Originally from Slovakia, I have been drawing all my life. Piles of paper, coloring books and big box of crayons is one of the strongest memories I have from my childhood. Only after my arrival to United States, passion for all arts and crafts slowly found it`s way to freedom. I was mesmerized by my first visits to Michaels and Aaron`s Brothers. I have stumbled upon Watt`s Atelier in Encinitas, and more importantly Studio 2nd Street in Encinitas CA, run by Ron Lemen and his wife Vanessa. I took their portrait and figure drawing classes and the crazy idea of...more