Growing Pains: My Evolution As An Artist

I can recall the moment very clearly, as if I were still sitting there. I remember the exact position of my desk amongst the sea of other kindergartners. One after the other, kids were asking me to draw them a princess. I felt deliriously wanted - powerful even. At age five, I was wheeling and dealing in princess art and I was hooked.

Kindergarten Princess Drawing
Kindergarten Princess Drawing
 

Deciding to be an artist was the easy part. I was lucky to have a natural inclination and was readily encouraged by others.