Arden Jepsen McElroy only began painting nine years ago after retiring from a thirty-nine year teaching career. She originally began painting as a way to spend more time with her daughter, artist Jill Hossler and joined her in classes taught by Frederick artist, Doug Moulden. As the classes progressed, she became more confident and interested in the whole process. After experimenting with watercolors and oils, she settled on acrylics as her medium of choice and impressionistic landscapes as her favorite subjects. She is proof that it is never too late to discover a new love.