I had no formal art training until many years later, after raising four daughters, when I went back to school in Daytona Beach where I studied under two wonderful instructors, Pam Griesinger (oil painting) and the late Steve Marsh (design and drawing). Over the past 20 years, I have specialized in portraits of children and animals and have displayed in various art shows, but mainly have done commission work, including five pieces for Walt Disney World’s Celebration corporate office. I also have taught colored pencil courses to small groups and have done private tutoring.