I've been making art since I was a kid; one of my earlier memories was my dad's best friend who just told me "draw all the time".  My folks supported my interest by sending me for painting lessons at a local gallery when I was 9 years old.  And, I always loved to draw, so that seed that was planted grew.  Art became a natural outlet that has kept me going on a creative path.  The satisfaction of pursuing the process gives you the fuel to try again and keep moving forward...