Although born in Arizona, I spent my entire childhood in Mexico. I returned to the United States in my early teens. I didn�t know a word of English and it was a rough start at first. I already loved drawing and painting. I remember doing a lot more artwork back then as a way of dealing with all the changes in my life. I obtained my Fine Arts degree from The University of Arizona. I joined a textbook design firm and worked as an art buyer for 15 years. During that time, I also got married and had two beautiful...more