Born in the Netherlands to US citizens who traveled there with their band looking for fame and fortune. I grew up all over Europe and in countries around the world...never took an art class in my life; but since I watched very little TV and moved so often, had very few toys to keep me entertained....I drew a WHOLE lot, it was my favorite pastime as a child. Art is like creating your own world, when you create you have absolute power/control over what you are doing. Artistic people are also the smartest and most genuine people I have ever met. Without art my life would be empty.