I always loved to draw when I was little. Every once in a while, I’d ask for paper and a pencil and draw what was in front of me… whatever felt right in the moment. It never occurred to me that being an artist could be more than a hobby. When it came time to graduate from high school, I had no idea what I wanted to be and growing up was actually right in front of me. The time was now to make the decision and I was lost.

I entered FAMU’s general studies department with no real direction. Fast forward to the spring semester of my freshman year, I decided to draw my mom a picture of two tigers snuggled up. She loves tigers. The RA of my dorm, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, took notice and asked if I could draw him the Sphinx. Of course, I drew it!! I loved to draw!! Timing is everything. Just as I was giving him his completed drawing, a gentleman in the art department suggested that’s where I should be. LIGHT BULB!!! The decision was easy!!

I loved my art classes but didn’t feel like I really fit in. I could tell that everyone else had been doing art for years and I didn’t feel like I was on their level. I loved it though, so I stuck with it. I moved off campus after my freshman year and got a job. I lost the ability to focus and pushed just to make it through. I received good grades, even made the dean’s list, but something still just wasn’t right.

I graduated in April 2005 with my Bachelor’s in Fine Arts, but worked for years in customer service. I still had no idea what I actually wanted to be. I’ve always had my hands in something crafty but it wasn’t till June 2017 that I had the sudden urge to draw. It came from out of nowhere. My boyfriend had no idea what I could do. I sketched something really quickly and he was SHOCKED! LOL!!! A few nights later, I got the urge again and he said to draw him. He posted it and here we are today. I have been drawing every since, learning and getting better with each drawing.

Drawing is where I can feel free to zone out and create!!! Please allow me to create something for you. I AM Artistic Geminii.

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