I was working in marketing and fundraising with a local nonprofit when I signed up for a one-night paint class as a fundraising event at church. It had been a long time since high school art class but the brush felt very comfortable in my hand. I signed up that very week for a painting class. 

I dabbled for several years but didn't have the time to practice the craft. 

Until.....I found myself out of work after a move. First I got sad. Then I got frustrated. Then I got plum angry. 

After a few tears, I picked up my paintbrush and decided to "art therapy" myself. 

I still occasionally browse the job ads because I like to work! However, it's hard to drag myself away from the paint. 

I thank you for visiting this site. I hope you find something you like but if not, I'd still like to hear from you. 

In a nutshell: 

• trying to be a good wife, mother, daughter, sister

• fascinated by color, texture, movement

• passionate about travel

• Dedicated to Jesus

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 - Shields

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