I have learned my painting skills on my own - with the help of art books, other artists' advice and hours and hours of painting. I have many favorite subjects - I have received my Certificate in Egyptology at the Manchester University and am now working towards the Diploma in Egyptology, so it comes as no surprise I love to paint ancient Egyptian subjects. I have painted horses since I was three years old. And in my cat paintings I try to make a piece of art - even though they are portraits, I add a beautiful background and want to make the painting stand out as a piece of art as...more