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Dipping my brush and applying paint to that expanse of clean white paper was terrifying. I remember my first teacher’s words, “You’ll never see nature’s colors the same way again.”  She was right…the sky, a brilliant cerulean, trees were verdant green—and I was on my way, a retired teacher and brand-new artist.  Watercolor was first; next acrylic, followed by silk, then abstract, and encaustic with a bit of collage on the side. Most artists find a medium, style, or subject and stay with that. So boring! I’d classify myself as a Butterfly Artist for two reasons: I love color, and I flit from one medium to another.  I love painting God’s creation--landscapes, trees, birds, and flowers in a variety of mediums, and I specialize in painting silk with vibrant dyes. Art brings such joy and satisfaction in the process. I invite viewers to join me in a happy experience, like smiles on a canvas.