Art has been part of my life since childhood. In grammar school my best grades were consistently in art. In high school, I signed up for all the available art classes. After high school, I attended Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York. My major was Liberal Arts, and again I signed up for all the art classes. At this point making art didn't seem a viable way to spend a life, never mind making a living. It certainly wasn’t within the realm of possibility to either of my parents. Since it wasn't clear to me...more
