First, I would just like to thank everyone who has taken the time to view my art. I am a self taught artist that draws and paints images of beauty and the not so beautiful. At a very young age, I was always interested in drawing and coloring. In school I loved art. I believe in art and one should paint from the heart, from feelings and from experiences,. I guess that is why I do not always do art that is main stream. I have a strong urge to do art that draws awareness to the less fortunate of the world. I know that is not...more