Several years ago, during a difficult time in my life, I was inspired by a friend from high school to start painting to work through grief and stress. Ever since that moment in my life art has become my passion. I am continually inspired by the colors of life all around me. The ups and downs, highs and lows and everything in between all have texture and color to them that enrich our lives and help us create who we are and who we are becoming. There is a poem called Pennies from Heaven that I found shortly after my grandfather passed away that helped me feel connected to him...more