I started drawing as soon as I could hold a pencil. Painting came later and became so much a part of who I am. I later studied art at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada earning a degree in Fine Arts first class honours. I have participated in a variety of shows over the years, in between working as a manager of the Graphics Arts Department for the Students’ Society at the University of Victoria as well as running my own clothing design business. Since I retired early,I decided to devote myself to painting starting with various portraits of family.I then...more