I have always been interested in creating mixed media art. Thirty some years ago I was in The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown Ohio. Life happens and I had to make a living. I placed painting on hold and went into the beauty school business and started 5 beauty schools. I was very busy with my businesses and now at this ripe age of 72 I'm doing what I love again, painting. I have attended many art classes given by great people that were willing to share their techniques with others.