I was born in Kentucky to an American mother and Filipino father. I am married to a wonderful husband and am blessed to have 4 beautiful children. I am my kid's artist. Paper, markers and paint have become the centerpiece of my dining table and nested alongside are my palette of paints and easel. I draw for my kids and paint for my friends. My limited exposure to art education began at age 13 when I studied at a local art studio in my West Texas hometown. However, college, career and then ensuing family priorities relegated my paints and...more