I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art with a painting major and a teaching minor. The teaching minor enabled me to teach Art in the Hingham Public Schools for twenty-five years. As a retired Art Teacher, I paint and exhibit my work in many shows and galleries. A somewhat new addition to my art repertoire is photography. Through my husband, John Swanson, I have become quite interested in Photography. Last year at the North River Art Society Art Show, I received Best in Show for Creativity in Photography. I have received other ribbons and have sold many paintings, but I must admit, this award was very special!