I didn't start off wanting to be an artist, I had a large wall that needed something. Not knowing how to buy a piece of art and with limited funds, I purchased a large canvas and painted stick people...why?,,,it was the only thing I knew how to paint. Weeks later someone offered to buy my first original, I didn't sell the piece (I still have it) but started doing commissions for people.
Today after 26 years of painting I have a wonderful list of clients that support my work across Canada and the U.S.. I love meeting with them and discussing commissions, they often contact me
and push me into unknown territory requesting a special commission in my style.
I am self taught but have a lot of people to thank along the way, I have been a sponge in learning my craft and I am grateful to everyone that has commented, encouraged, and supported my work. I have to quote my Mother who was an amazing artist as I struggled with a painting and turned to her and said "I can't do this Mom" her reply was "Yes you can..."
Who would have guessed?" Maureen McNeil
