..I began my art career over 20 years ago in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful colonial town in central Mexico. It is an artist colony and has an atmosphere that brings out one's artistic feelings. I began doing portraits in watercolor but quickly changed to pastel. That has been my medium ever since. Wishing to learn from the best, I attended a two week workshop given by Daniel Greene., who is one of the finest portrait painters in the world. He continues to be my mentor today through his videos and...more