My mother put a large chalkboard in her kitchen where I could draw. I drew what I saw around me.

I started taking courses and became an oil painter, and then an instructor.

I loved my job and I loved dealing with people and I really like the traveling I did through the company. That is how I stayed in touch with my art.

I was able to plan the art program at the local YMCA in Rhode Island for their summer program.

Everyone in my class wanted me to draw for them. That's when I knew I had talent.

I saw him even now going the way of all flesh, that is to say towards the kitchen