I started to draw the human figure the summer of 2009. I’d always wanted to draw, but never felt I had the skills to be very good at it. After modeling an average of 20 hours a week for life drawing classes for 4 years, I absorbed a lot from listening to a variety of teachers. So, I decided to give it a try and dove in. Now almost 3 years later, I’m starting to find some sense of accomplishment in my drawings. I tend to like abstract art more than realism. Part of this may be because I’m a photographer and if I want to do realistic art I’ll take a picture.