My interest in creating art started as a child but was not encouraged. I was told art is a hobby not a profession. So I graduated college with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and became a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
I created art as time allowed. I took evening art classes and many hours of self-study while working full time as an accountant. I tried different mediums including watercolor, oil, pastel, and finally colored pencils.