I have always enjoyed creating and viewing visual art.  I was born into a creative family, who encouraged my artistic abilities. I strongly believe that everyone has some latent talent within them, and I get great satisfaction with Paint and Cocktails’ evenings when a painter surprises themselves with a painting that they didn’t believe they could do. I see painters returning and building upon their successes, and I feel as if I have been able to lead them to believe in, and appreciate, their own abilities.