I began painting when I was 12, in 1986, and over the years I've experimented with fantasy, surreal and abstract themes in my paintings, as well as occasional portraiture. Right now what I enjoy the most is whimsical fantasy art, especially on Halloween themes. I'm inspired by vintage Halloween postcards, and most of my current paintings feature witches or fairies in a wide variety of settings, from dark gothic forests to castles to icy landscapes, candyland dream worlds and psychedelic fantasy lands. I am self-taught, and although I normally use acrylics I have worked with oils and pen and ink in the past as well.