“Several years ago, I read the book Drawing On the Right Side Of the Brain, by Betty Edwards, and something ‘clicked’. I took some art classes and discovered my inherent artistic abilities and my desire to paint. While raising my 3 children and working fulltime in the financial business sector, I could only paint occasionally. Since retiring, I’ve had more time to devote to painting. After the loss of 2 children and a great grandchild, watercolor painting has become a healing force in my life. Painting to me is a time of spiritual meditation and reflection. Watching the watercolors spread on the paper gives me pure enjoyment, and now I ‘see’ the world in a whole new way. My paintings include landscapes, florals, and abstracts.”