Many moons ago, I worked as a jeweler for a couple of custom jewelry stores in Rockford. I switched gears from one end of the spectrum to another and now work as a nurse and will be starting grad school soon (age is just a number!). I started drawing colorful, symmetrical patterns, which served two purposes: to stay creative and act as an stress-reliever. My dream is to become a surface designer and put my drawings on fabric, wrapping paper, wallpaper, etc.