I am 37 years old and have lived in the Flathead valley my whole life. I am maried and have five boys. I have not been painting my whole life. I just discuvered my tallents when i was 27. i am a pastel artest which is rare in the valley. I paint on valour which makes my paintings look almost like oil paintings. I have had my work displayed in many buisnesses in the valley including the regional hospital. at the moment I am working in the logging industry to support my family but still find time to do paintings.