Born in Southern California, Katie Halvin lived in San Diego as a young child and throughout the Southwest and Florida. Ever since she was a little girl, Katie has been enthralled by color, nature and music. Their respective influence on her, undeniable and their combined influence upon her, life changing A retired Chief Torpedoman, she is proud to have served her country and her family. Her life experience brings depth to her work. Her passion and zest for life is reflected there as well. Each piece is a story of a person or an event. This book is a glimpse 'Through the Artist's Eyes' of the beauty of the World around us.