My husband bought a Shop Smith, and when I wanted something to paint he would cut it for me. The only trouble was, I could not paint. I found a place in Brandon that taught painting. I learned a lot and after a few months, a new painting club was established. I joined up the next year; the Club is called, "Florida Suncoast Decorative Artist". I also joined the National Society and have gone to Conventions and in Florida they have Extrav. I have been going to that for quite a few years and this is where I became aware of Mary Owen’s technique. I found that this is my calling. I really enjoy this type of painting.
I am a mother of 3 girls, a grandmother of 7, and a great grandmother of 4. My husband has 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

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