I am a wife, a mother of two children (and two cats), teacher of foreign languages, an artist, and an alumna of Virginia Tech. I have dabbled in art, in some form or fashion, for as long as I can remember. My very first attempt at selling my art was when I was around 8 or 9 years old, and decided it would be a good idea to sketch out some images in #2 pencil on lined notebook paper with the intent to make some extra money. I walked up and down the one street of our little coal camp, knocking on doors unsolicited, attempting to sell my 'fine art' for 50 cents a pop, completely unbeknownst to...more
