I am originally from Chicago, Ill., born on the South side of the city and growing up on the third floor of a cold water flat until I was 13. ( more details to com)I am currently teaching soft pastels, acrylics, oils and watercolor..For info on purchasing an original painting, please call me directly @ 520-351-9136 or e-mail me @ jdbonaparte@yahoo.com My husband and I now live in Tucson, Arizona more