Kathleen House liked art but it wasn't at the forefront of her early life in Anthony, Kansas. From first grade to graduation, there was no opportunity in school to study art. Instead, she was involved in music, which she loved.

When she went off to college at Kansas State, House suddenly decided to pursue her interest in art. Apparently she liked what she learned because she graduated with a bachelor's degree in art education.

She didn't do anything with that degree at first, staying home to raise a couple of children for several years. Then she decided to "get back in action." She started tea...