Australian How To Paint

Mixed Motivations

Helen’s love of the creative has been a driving force for most of her life. This lady was born in Melbourne, and she treasures an early recollection of her intense interest in painting (in art class at high school); although having a huge crush on her art teacher at the time may have influenced her interest. Any instruction given by

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