I have been creative in some form all my life. Owned and operated a floral design business and  Christmas tree farm. Created a 4 semester floral design program and taught it for 6 years at our local college.  Started a privately owned wedding and coordination business, designing and creating flowers for the bridal party, church, venue and reception.  Retired from the school system early (special education) and started a business at our local market with florals, pottery, paintings etc. During Covid, had to close that down and took an art teaching position at a private school. At that time I took 2 years of art classes.