Growing up surrounded by the beautiful Utah landscape, has definitely lead to my love of landscape painting. But that is not what I was interested in during my younger years. I grew up most of my life in Bluffdale, Utah and have always had a knack for drawing and painting. At a young age I began painting portraits, and loved every minute of it. I started taking oil painting classes at age 13 and knew it was for me. And I haven't put down a brush since! I still love painting portraits, but find I get the most joy from painting the landscape. I did a lot of art in high school, and once I graduated I knew that is what I wanted to pursue. I am now about to graduate in December of 2010 with a Bachelor's of Fine Art Degree, having a Painting & Drawing emphasis. I'm excited to keep learning and exploring, and have a future full of painting!