All my life I wanted to paint pictures so in 1976 my sister talked me into learning how.  We started taking art classes from Shelly Cozac.  I loved it from the moment I started but I had no natural talent and had a lot to learn.  I still struggle with drawing but I can put down what I see with a brush.  I won many ribbons over the years and one best of show.  I sat in second place many times through the years.

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The best advice I was ever given was from Linda Conners.  She said "Paint What You See".  Before I heard that I didn't have the self confidence to think I could do it on my own.  I really got mad at Linda that day but that was the best advice anyone could give me.  I made my mind up to show her I could.  Every time I think I can't do it,  I will remember Linda and her advice...

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"Paint What You See"