I grew up in Chicago and moved to Iowa 11 years ago. I worked in the corporate world for numerous years before I decided to start my own business and be more creative. I enjoy lots of color and working on pastels. My favorite place in the whole wide world is The Art Institue in Chicago. In 2005, I opened an art gallery and frame shop called The Great Frame Up. www.westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com