The pursuit of art started as a teenager. As an adult, I continued with many stops and starts; having children, as many say, life becomes busy. From 2001, I learned what I could off and on taking night school courses, U-Tube and on-line seminars. At last with retirement in 2012, it allowed a more focused pursuit. In April 2016, I joined an Atelier School in Vancouver which is academic training supervised by a Master Artist who received training similar to the Old Masters studies. My current focus is Portraiture, Pets and Landscapes. I love scenes from my travels as well.