I am an artist and a teacher.  Before I walked into a bead store for the first time more than 10 years ago, I taught watercolor and acrylic painting.  Now, I am totally addicted to beads!  I do little else.  I think beads should come with a warning label that says “Highly Addictive.”  I am self taught and spend my days designing new projects.  That and teaching beading in the metro Atlanta area is the love of my life.