I've been tagged

My friend Mike R Baker has tagged me for the “5 things” about myself... and I'm happy to share the information. Thanks for the tag Mike!

1. My first dream career was to become an elasmobranchologist (basically a shark scientist). I have since snorkelled with sharks and plan to one day complete a series of shark paintings for a show.

2. I own a cow and a calf (her name is Emily), one cat and five goldfish.

3. My very first paid illustration was of a worm (who's name was Bailey).

4. I'm left handed.

5. My first oil painting looked like a mud pie (not on purpose). I painted it three years ago and was too frustrated to let it dry. I still have a full set of oil paints that are barely used. If someone really wants them they should stop by my studio and I'll give them to you for free. I'm cursed with inpatience...

I’m tagging michelle mcbride (miss dishy), heather castles, anette heiberg, elisa chavarri and Amanda Woodward! Each of these women are fantastic illustrators so check them out!

The rules:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules on your blog.
2. Share 5 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 5 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.