When I started painting in 2012, I thought I was doing nothing more than trying out a new hobby. From my first canvas, however, I quickly realized that painting had uncovered some deep wellspring of creative energy which simply had to come out and be expressed. That was 9 years ago.
I continue to paint because I am thriving on the whole experience of investigating color and form, of experimenting with media/materials. Thinking and reflecting about making art, marketing my work, writing about my experiences, creating every day, has led to my discovering aspects of myself I had no idea even existed!
Painting has increased my joy, enthusiasm, happiness, patience, perseverance, focus...as well as renewed my interest in writing and reflecting! The happiness I derive from painting/creating has ahad a huge positive effect on every aspect of my life - including marriage and family. Now 72 I begin each day totally excited about life - and profoundly grateful to be an artist!
