🌎 Hi everyone! I'm Cristal from California, USA. 📸 My artistic background is photography. I've been a professional photographer for over 30 years, specializing in portraits, personal branding, and helping people feel confident in front of the camera. 🌱 While I don't paint, I've always been creative and have a deep appreciation for artists and the way they bring ideas, emotions, and stories to life through their work. 🖌️ I haven't tried oil painting myself, but I'm fascinated by the process and excited to learn from all of you. The paintings I've seen shared here are absolutely beautiful. 🖼️ I'll share some of my photography work instead! Creativity comes in many forms, and for me, the camera has always been my canvas. 😊📸✨