I have been painting since 2006 and after following courses and exploring various techniques for several years it now has become my passion. I studied with Laurence Hamentienne (realism, oils), Sita Dotinga (abstract, acrylics), and Flora Bowley (intuitive, acrylics), and am presently studying with  Shawn Petite (mixed media, abstract realism, acrylics).  Most recently I have followed one of the on-line courses of AcrylicPouring.com in order to learn about fluid art techniques, which I am now combining  with mixed media. By exploring new techniques and getting out of my comfort zone I am able to grow and develop new approaches and ways of expressing myself as an artist.