Pam's Story

Pam is a native of Western North Carolina and enjoys the beautiful and creative environment of the Asheville area. In 2017, she decided to retire early from a career in marketing, with a two-fold goal. Pam and her husband wanted to take some time to travel the world, and she wanted to pursue a life-long love of art.

Pam’s love of art was no surprise. She grew up in a family of very artistic and creative people. Pam says she has always been inspired by her very talented uncle who was a local, well-respected commercial artist. She was also inspired by an aunt who taught her to paint. Pam describes her as “one of the most creative people I have ever known”. Pam was a little fearful that an ability to paint might be something for which she had no aptitude. She says, “I had always doodled and drawn some, but had never painted before late 2017. I had no idea if I could paint, so I started my first painting with my aunt and two cousins providing the lessons. It wasn’t perfect but it just happened!  In painting, I found a balm for my soul, an outlet for my effusive creativity, and a bond of kinship with my family. I haven’t stopped painting since!”