I got my first camera at 9 (110 film) and learned to repair cheap jewelry at 10. Later I graduated to a 35mm and making my own earrings. Many years passed, and I began scrapbooking, digital photography, and learning about fractals from my husband and fellow dA artists. Now I dabble in all sorts of the weird and wonderful...putting my artwork on fabric, wirework, steampunk hats, writing poetry, mosaics, making furniture out of wooden pallets, and using scrapbook stuff to make greeting card art. However, my dearest loves are still photography and jewelry making.