As a Cancer sign, my love for the sea comes naturally. My curiosity was nurtured through weekend tide-pooling trips when we lived in California. Add that my biological father was a Naval deep sea diver, and I had a recipe for wanting to become a marine biologist when I grew up. 

 

Moving to the literal center of the largest state, however, I was no longer near the ocean. I found myself seeking the salty solace through my art...