In my childhood, I initiated my artistic journey by
experimenting with a paint-by-number set. As I progressed, my artistic
pursuits expanded to encompass a diverse range of mediums, including
graphite, watercolor, oil pastels, color pencils, acrylics, and inks,
with a particular emphasis on oils. The majority of my formal art
education was acquired during my residence in California. Before formal
training, I was primarily self-taught through books, extensive study of
artists and museums, and a process of trial and error. The initial
stages of my artistic exploration were marked by numerous setbacks and
failures, eventually leading me to discern and appreciate what I truly
love about working with oil paints.