Even though I have been creative ever since I can remember I don’t have a lot of “art school” training. I’m mostly self-taught. My learning has been through trying new things.. sometimes that is the long way around but sooner or later I get to a place I love. I have taken lots of art classes with artists whose work resonated with me. I’m thankful to the generous artists out there who have shared their creativity and artistry with me. Every artist is different in how they approach their craft and I have been inspired by them all. These floral studies have helped me take watercolor flowers and translate it it into acrylic flower paintings. Learning watercolor has been a challenge and broadened my scope as an artist. It has also given me a deep appreciation for all the watercolor artists who make it look easy. All of the flower studies helped me to create the Poppies Painting.