My Inspiration…

Ron & Jenny

I took a picture of my husband and daughter many years ago and kept it with the hope that some day I would be able to paint it.

As the years passed, my dream finally started to take shape when I found the time and an artist that actually taught portraiture.  I had no clue where to even start.  I thank Joe Collins for taking me in and being so generous with his knowledge and letting me be me.

After about a year of traveling to Moncton for weekly lessons (with lots of dry spells in there) I finally decided to go on my own.  This is one of my first serious paintings that I did in Joe’s studio.  I know Joe thought I had bit off more than I could chew, but he let me go… I’m not very good at taking photos of my paintings