I have been an artist ever since my grandfather labeled me as such when I was 4 years old. Emotions inspire me - joy, pathos, serenity, mysterious unnamable feelings, adventure and excitement. Certain objects and/or scenes evoke an emotion and I use these as symbols. I choose my color palette to strengthen the emotion. I earned a Master's Degree in both Studio Art and Art History in 1980 and taught in the Art Department at Monterey Peninsula College, CA. for 18 years. After early retirement, I moved to Oahu with my husband in 2005. I spend my days snorkeling, lecturing on marine life and painting, painting, painting! [Anita Benson]
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