There was a drawing on the wall. My older sister maintained her innocence as the artist, even after being punished. My parents finally thought to ask me if I had done this . . . 'Yes!' I smiled, proudly. So began my career in art. As a side note, I was praised and not punished . . . my sister insists. Basically self-taught until 1995, I attended San Jacinto College North campus in Houston, TX. My instructor, a creative and successful regional artist taught me well. I won first place in a local competition among junior...more
