"My favorite place to walk on a nice day is around our Capitol and see whatever seasonal flowers are in bloom. So when I had an opportunity to paint something dear to my heart, I knew exactly what to paint. I had liked my art classes when I was young, so when I retired, I saw Artful Aging as a great opportunity. I was able to try a variety of different mediums: acrylics, charcoal, watercolors, cray-pas and more. I learned helpful techniques from my instructor. I enjoyed painting with fellow students, and we shared a lot of laughs as we all worked on our artwork together. I feel that I have gained confidence and am more willing to try new things. I still spend many hours at my home creating little pieces of art as I play with color, materials and techniques"
