"Firstly, looking at the talent, qualifications and accolades the other artists have received is really humbling. I don't have any of these and painting is my hobby (which I am very passionate about!!) I took up art as an interest when I lived in New York for a few years doing vocational classes. I really liked it and my friends have encouraged me to keep it going. A bit about my background... I have a very positive outlook in life and my friend's tell me I am down to earth. So feel free to leave comments (positive or negative), I won't be offended at all. Inspirations... I love nature. You will see many of the landscape paintings focus on areas you might recognize in the United States and New Zealand. I am also experimenting with contemporary paintings that I hope to share with you soon. Aspirations... I hope to complete an MFA in the near future and move to becoming a full time artist. "