Not getting the job at Barclays Bank worked out for the better for Jo Fairbrother, although at that time it seemed like her lucky stars were working against her. After finishing school, Jo had to make a decision that would change her world completely.
Knowing that her one true passion was art she made the boldest and bravest decision of her life – to leave the education path and venture out into the artist world. "If it didn't work out I would just have to make another career choice but at least I would know in my heart I had tried." This decision proved positive and Jo has never looked back. Her first foray as a professional artist was creating caricature an...
Sandra Smith was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her high school art teachers gave her a great foundation in art but she headed in a different direction in University. After schooling in physical education, Sandra returned to her love of painting and for the last 20 years has been working in a variety of media encompassing all aspects of the contemporary art market. "Painting for today's art markets keeps you on your toes, and I enjoy the different subjects and media that are required to stay current."
