Where to begin...I have lived in Maine for most of my life and quite enjoy it except for those lovely months when the air is incredibly cold and no one wants to leave their house! I have always been involved in art throughout my XX? years, ranging from drawing, pastels, watercolors, writing, and now delving deeply into the art of photography. I am very happily married to Arlo West who is my inspiration in all things artistic! I wish I had more time to devote to my creative pursuits, but don't we all? I appreciate all the comments from flickr folks and do so enjoy the beauty of work that I see here.