I have been drawn to art my whole life. I have attended many classes and seminars, but I am mostly self taught. My focus is to show the beauty around us and many times I depict the beauty that is dwindling in rural areas. My heart sees the the beauty of God's creations in many ways and I hope to portray a little of that beauty. I do landscapes in pastels and oils, and portraits in pencil and charcoal. I usually do portraits through photos for the ease of all involved.