At age 50, Peter announces his desire to exchange his well-established engineering career for a career as a fine artist. This challenge could re-ignite his thirty-year marriage or spell its doom. Without an inkling of what it will mean, his wife, Kim, rolls up her sleeves and sets to work on Peter’s endeavor. And then comes the Great Recession. Side by Side is the story of Peter’s transformation, his wife, Kim’s introduction to the world of art and the expansion of their 30-year marriage into an artful partnership - with an unexpected sideline for Kim. This candid account, dappled with learning and humor, will grab the heart of any art enthusiast and anyone who’s chased a dream.