Have you ever thought, “I can make that?” Painting began as a means of surrounding myself with oil paintings. Adult education classes and workshops felt like they were missing the fundamentals. True joy came after being afforded the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Art. Never had I worked so hard or enjoyed learning so much. Drawing became a foundation and daily passion. Oil painting and relief printmaking became studio practices. Earning a BFA sparked a seemingly endless quest to see great art and motivation to create art that forms a connection. My studio practice includes oil, gouache, relief printmaking, drawing, and teaching.