I have always loved painting and drawing. When I decided to go back to college to complete my art degree I truly found 'my voice' using oils, color fields and shapes to express myself, and adding texture to my paintings gives them added dimension as well. I also have a love for 'rough' charcoal drawings, especially the human form. We need art to not only bring beauty to our lives but also unity and expressiveness. I truly feel we are all artists in one way or another. We just need to tap into ourselves to bring our own art to the surface.