i had to teach myself to draw and paint.coming up with poor parents who could not pay so i could recieve the training as an artist.all through school my teachers encouraged me to keep at my art. i did .i think i'm a very good teacher and my work reflects that.people who look at my work always ask me if i've been to all the places i paint ,i just smile and say ,no it all come from within.if you see a piece that you would love to have,make me an offer.more