Art has been a part of my life since I was old enough to use crayons. As a child, I didn&apost have a lot of toys, so I would draw instead. Encouragement from my family and teachers compelled me to pursue it as a career, and since 1991, I have been doing artwork on commission and for exhibition. Art is more than just a job for me: it&aposs a passion and a part of who I am. When I paint or draw, I throw myself into my art, not just to beat the clock to meet the deadline, but rather to put an energy and vitality into the work that will truly bless the one who receives it.