Mikki Huss has always loved drawing and painting. From the minute she received her first oil painting set, she has enjoyed creating paintings of things that catch her eye.

After high school, she worked as a commercial artist at Zippo Lighters. The job experience was so fun, it ruined her for any other jobs that followed!

About 7 years ago, Mikki started taking workshops and classes and got more involved in painting again.

Mikki enjoys oil painting, especially children and people, but also enjoys seascapes and marsh scenes. "I like painting people doing things they like, looking casual and happy, not posed. I think it captures who they are. "

Mikki and her husband, Joe, divide their time between Kirtland, Ohio and Surfside, South Carolina, although Mikki is ready to move here permanently. "I feel much more creative while I'm in South Carolina"

The Huss' have two grown children and four grandchildren. Her daughter lives in Pawleys Island with her family, and her son presently lives in China with his family.

You can view some of Mikki's work by going to: www.mikkismoments.com