I currently live in Frederick, MD and am originally from this area. However, I lived in Taos, New Mexico for four years and there I came to see art is a whole new way. I discovered I could draw (not too badly) and then paint what I had drawn. Afterwards, I learned techniques. Taos opened up a new world for me. Aside from drawing, and painting, I took a mixed media class and really came to appreciate the different textures, materials and supplies that were used in a way that was unexpected. So, while I did take some classes, I am mostly...more
