This Page, above, Ruby-Rubik, oil on canvas, 48” x 60” Following Page, Jolie-Anne, oil on canvas, 30” x 48”
I remember, Mr. Bérini asked us a question in class “Why are you interested in painting?” My answer was very clear. I told him I wanted to teach and become a great artist like him. He laughed and said candidly “I’ll help you to get there. Come and teach children on Saturday mornings. This way you will get the experience needed. I did exactly that for two years without pay. Then he decided to give me a salary and I was ready to teach children. A career that followed till now.