I grew up in Florida and as a child I spent many days running through sandy streets, climbing grapefruit trees and sucking on kumquats. I used to watch my father paint murals on the outside shed in the backyard while I sat on the back door step. Summertime was long and the days were full of adventures- from chasing lizards to digging a swimming hole in the back- not something my mother approved of, mind you. When I paint, I create a reality that never actually existed but with the colors and the nature of the characters, I hope to convey some of the wonder, fun, and love for the area to...more
