I don't know why it took me so long to set up a page here. I have one friend that has been trying to get me to for a few years. but I guess the important thing I I have it up now lol cant wait to tell him. So far I like the site and cant wait to see comments hopefully something constructive. Im a self taught artist in painting and colored pencils. I have an associates degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. During the courses I learned to do fashion illustrations. I could not draw before then. So it was majorly frustrating for me but I stuck with it practiced every day until I won a $500 scholarship in a contest for best design. That inspired me to find out what else I could do. So I went on to teach myself to paint using acrylics at first as it seemed easier and cheaper than oils. I struggled with it but kept going. I was determined. and so during this I created my own style and ways. Later I took a basic drawing class to learn about perspective and basic drawing techniques. And went on from there on my own. Ive tried inks, colored pencils, acrylics, mixed media, and now love oils.