I grew up in Lucedale, Mississippi in a small community called Broom. I have been drawing and painting all my life. I am particularly influenced by my love of nature and wildlife. The area I grew up in was swampy and teaming with wildlife. It had a special beauty all it's own and impacted my love of nature. I studied art at the University of Southern Mississippi. I have shown my art in various places through out the Southeast. Was a member of the Singing River Art Association and participated in group...more